The Voice of Judaism in the Conversation of Mankind: Thoughts on Michael Oakeshott


 

Publication Date: March 2007

Publisher: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Author(s): Alan Mittleman

Research Area: Culture and religion

Keywords: Ethics; Values; Literature; Theory

Type: Other

Abstract:

The author outlines areas of harmony, dissonance, contrast and useful inquiry between traditional Jewish religious and political thought and the work of British social and political theorist Michael Oakeshott (1901 - 1990). Topics covered include the role of tradition in society, pluralism, religion, conduct, morality, political and civil association, and Zionism.