Hailed by philosopher Martin Buber as "the true teacher", pioneer,
philosopher and dreamer, Aharon David Gordon (1856—1922) is
increasingly being recognized as the first Jewish environmentalist.
Long before global warming became a major threat, Gordon warned
against the mounting dangers of human assault on nature and urged
us to open ourselves to nature and re-attune with it. Rather than
trying to conquer nature, Gordon argued, we should merge with it;
rather than being a master or slave of nature, we should become
nature's friend and ally. Since childhood, nature fertilized and
shaped Gordon's mindscape, as it eventually did his philosophical
writings. Gordon's fresh insights on critical contemporary
issues—such as ecology, gender, social justice, and
post-secularism—have inspired not only a rapidly growing body of
scholarly literature, but also communal readings and study among
young readers whose imagination has been captured by Gordon's
thoughts and dreams. The First Jewish Environmentalist introduces
Gordon's ideas and sets them in their historical context, shedding
new light on the interconnections between religion, culture,
education, and the environment. Expanding his canonical status
beyond the realm of Hebrew culture, the book situates Gordon in the
tradition of nature-intoxicated prophets such as Rousseau, Thoreau,
and Tolstoy, and extracts from his writings empowerment and
inspiration for seekers advocating the protection of our planet.
General
| Imprint: |
Oxford UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
2024 |
| Authors: |
Yuval Jobani
(Associate Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Education)
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| Dimensions: |
235 x 156mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-19-761797-7 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-19-761797-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780197617977 |
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