Tolerance versus pluralism in Judaism

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12720171
AutoresSuzanne Last Stone (Yeshiva University, autor correspondente)
Ano2003
Volume2
Fascículo1
Páginas105-117
Data de publicação2003-03-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoJournal of Human Rights (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1475-4835 • E-ISSN: 1475-4843
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/1475483032000054987
OpenAlexW4250871511
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas3
Referências citadas3

This paper outlines three features of the Jewish classical tradition that contribute toward pluralism. First, the limitation of the Jewish religion to one nation is accompanied by a positive valuation of the role of other collectivities in the divine plan. Judaism recognizes that certain of its core values are shared by other political or religious entities, although realized in a variety of diverse ways. This recognition allows for legal and social interaction and sharing between Judaism and other traditions. Second, Judaism's sceptical approach to truth-claims and appreciation of intellectual diversity fosters intellectual pluralism within the normative community. Third, Judaism's emphasis on tolerance not as an abstract political principle but, rather, as an encounter with persons who must be understood in light of their diverse circumstances allows for intra-group pluralism. The paper concludes by contrasting pluralism with tolerance and argues that pluralism transcends the liberal notion of toleration

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