The Corporeal, the Physical, and Work in Maimonides' Teachings
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3209758 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Asher Mashiach (0000-0002-8803-2108, Ariel University, corresponding author), Amir Mashiach |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 12 |
| Pages | 1558 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel15121558 |
| OpenAlex | W4405642524 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
Rabbinical literature has an ambivalent attitude toward work. Some see work as a religious value: "Great is labor, as just as Israel were commanded to keep the Sabbath, thus they were commanded to perform labor, as it is said: 'Six days you shall labor and do all your work'". However, others see work as a mere existential need. The current article seeks to comprehend the attitude of R. Moses ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides (1138-1204, Spain-Egypt), to the corporeal, the physical, and work
Art · Engineering · Medieval and Classical Philosophy · Philosophy · Mechanical Engineering
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |