Monthly Archives: February 2012

Religion and Science

Posted on February 2, 2012 by zjb

(http://carolread.wordpress.com/2010/04/01/h-is-for-holistic-learning/) As I mentioned in a previous post, Norbert Samuelson has been arguing about the need to integrate Jewish philosophy and science. In his view, the split between the humanities and natural sciences has run its course. I have heard … Continue reading →

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Variations (Shiviti)

Posted on February 1, 2012 by zjb

   I listened to Steven Reich’s You Are (Variations) (2004) on the way up to Syracuse yesterday. Its third track is entitled “Shiviti Ha’Shem L’negdi.” The phrase is translated in the King James as “I have set the Lord always … Continue reading →

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“Space,” “Place,” “World”

Posted on February 1, 2012 by zjb

(image posted at http://www.tokyogreenspace.com)   An earlier comment by my dear friend “esque” has made me realize that I need to clarify terms central to Jewish Philosophy Place (JPP). These terms are: “space,” “place,” and “world.” “esque” had this to say … Continue reading →

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