Le Guide des Égarés: Traité de Théologie Et de Philosophie (French Edition)

Explore the Guide des égarés through a meticulous, scholarly edition that frames a pivotal work of philosophy and theology. This volume presents the first part of Maïmonide’s Guide, focusing on preliminaries that prepare readers for the big questions in theology and philosophy. It explains key homonyms, the proper handling of divine attributes, and the limits of rational argument when speaking about God. The text situates the work within a broad tradition, detailing how it was received in different cultures and languages, and why the author’s approach remains influential. - Understand the book’s scope and historical context, including its influence across Jewish and Muslim scholars. - Learn how the author sets up concepts, distinguishes essential attributes from accidents, and approaches metaphysical questions. - See the role of translations, manuscripts, and scholarly commentary in shaping the edition. - Get guidance on how to read the text with awareness of its era and methods, to better judge its arguments. Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, and late medieval thought, and for anyone curious about how rational inquiry met faith in a classic work. Read more