The Pale God

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The Pale God

Name: The Pale God
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Israeli Secularism and Spinoza's Philosophy of Culture

Written by Gideon Katz

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The Pale God examines the relationship between secularism and religious tradition. It begins with a description of the secular options as expressed by Israeli intellectuals, and describes how these options have led to a dead end. A new option must be sought, and one of the key sources for this option is the works of Spinoza. The author explains that unlike Nietzsche, who discussed “the death of God,” Spinoza tried to undermine the authority of religious virtuosos and establish the image of a rational “Pale God.” Such changes could channel religious tradition to the basic principles of secular political rule. The author demonstrates that the secular option is inherent in Israeli society, fits the type of secularism that Zionism instilled in the Jewish people, and complements the traditional trends deeply rooted in that society.

ISBN-13: 9781936235384
Publisher: Academic Studies Press
Imprint: Academic Studies Press
Publication date: 1 August 2011
Format: Hardback
Pages: 222
Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm
Language: English