"Make Room for Dreams" examines Zionism from both a
philosophical and practical point of view. This in-depth study
reviews and evaluates the notion that Zionism has become a way of
enlisting political or economic support for Israel and is no longer
seen as a movement that should seek ways to realize humane or
spiritual goals. The discussion focuses on the concept of Zionism
as the return of the Jewish people to the land of Israel, a return
that must be accompanied by a changing of certain basic attitudes
concerning the Jews' mode of being-in-the-world. The manner of
blending existentialism with political thought is seen in relation
to the Biblical experience, and it is shown that Zionist challenges
must draw their sustenance from the ability to read the Bible with
existential and political awareness.
It presents five specific challenges for Zionism in Israel,
citing concrete examples from life in Israel, and some examples
from the history of Zionism. The current situation is also
described, and precise determinations for responding to the
challenges are woven into each chapter. Also included is a
thought-provoking summary of the manner in which a more authentic
Jewish existence can be lived in Israel. This scholarly work is the
first to deal with the complex issues behind the Zionist movement
in present-day Israel, and will provide a valuable resource for
philosophers, political scientists, and students in Jewish
studies.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Contributions in Philosophy |
Release date: |
June 1989 |
First published: |
June 1989 |
Authors: |
Haim Gordon
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
188 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-26054-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-26054-0 |
Barcode: |
9780313260544 |
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