Rabbi Soloveitchik's 'Halakhic Man' / Ethics and a Perspective on Time

Abstract: A 5 page research paper that examines the theological philosophy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik as discussed in his book Halakhic Man. Soloveitchik's description of the Halakhic man shows that the past and the future leave their imprint on the ethically sensitive individual. Conversely, the ethics of the individual also influence that person's perception of time, giving him or her a broader view that transcends the meaning of the given moment. The writer argues that this philosophy can provide a firm basis for making ethical decisions and uses the persecution of the Jews during World War II as an example of a real life situation that called for ethical decisions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

Filename: Perstime.wps

Pages: 5

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Catagory: Greek & Roman Mythology

Subcatagory: Mythology

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