Emil L. Fackenheim
Subtitle: a Jewish philosopher's response to the Holocaust
By: David Patterson.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Religion, theology, and the Holocaust
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Syracuse, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 211
ISBN-13: 9780815631569; 9780815631835
Subjects: Fackenheim, Emil L.; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Moral and ethical aspects.; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Influence.; Holocaust (Jewish theology); Judaism -- 20th century.; Judaism -- Doctrines.; Judaism and philosophy.; Philosophy, German.; Philosophy, Jewish.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-205) and index.
Table of contents: value: Introduction : the last of the German Jewish philosophers; value: The philosophical roots of the Holocaust; value: The Jewish encounter with modern philosophy; value: The matter of singularity; value: From Auschwitz to Jerusalem; value: Tikkun haolam; value: Closing reflections.