Guide for the Perplexed, Part 2
Moses Maimonides
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Length 8 h 47 min
Chapters 48
First published 1904
In the Guide of the Perplexed Maimonides (Moses ben Maimon) achieved an original and highly influential synthesis of religious and secular learning, drawing on Rabbinical teachings, the Aristotelian and neo-Platonic doctrines then current in the Islamic world, as well as his own scriptural exegeses and philosophical arguments. According to Encyclopaedia Judaica, "almost every philosophic work for the remainder of the Middle Ages cited, commented on, or criticized Maimonides' views." - Summary by Kazbek
Chapters
1
The Author's Introduction. The Twenty-Six Propositions employed by the Philosophers to prove the Existence of God Read by Kazbek 18:35
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II. On the Existence of Intelligences or purely Spiritual Beings Read by Geoffrey Edwards 6:58
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Ill. The Author adopts the Theory of Aristotle as least open to Objections Read by jenno 1:30
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IV. The Spheres and the Causes of their Motion Read by jenno 11:51
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V. Agreement of the Aristotelian Theory with the Teaching of Scripture Read by nzk13 4:44
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VI. What is meant by the Scriptural Term "Angels" Read by nzk13 10:24
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VII. The Homonymity of the term "Angel" Read by nzk13 2:19
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VIII. On the Music of the Spheres Read by nzk13 2:18
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IX. On the Number of the Heavenly Spheres Read by nzk13 3:34
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X. The Influence of the Spheres upon the Earth manifests itself in four different ways Read by Geoffrey Edwards 12:24
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XI. The Theory of Eccentricity Preferable to that of Epicycles Read by Geoffrey Edwards 9:58
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XII. On the Nature of the Divine Influence and that of the Spheres Read by Geoffrey Edwards 11:29
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XIII. Three Different Theories about the Beginning of the Universe Read by Geoffrey Edwards 14:34
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XIV. Seven Methods by which the Philosophers sought to prove the Eternity of the Universe Read by Geoffrey Edwards 11:28
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XV. Aristotle does not scientifically demonstrate his Theory Read by Larry Wilson 7:18
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XVI. The Author refutes all Objections to Creatio ex nihilo Read by Larry Wilson 2:57
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XVII. The Laws of Nature apply to Things Created, but do not regulate the Creative Act which produces them Read by Geoffrey Edwards 14:09
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XVIII. Examinations of the Proofs of Philosophers for the Eternity of the Universe Read by Geoffrey Edwards 14:20
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XIX. Design in Nature Read by Geoffrey Edwards 26:36
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XX. The Opinion of Aristotle as regards Design in Nature Read by Geoffrey Edwards 8:12
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XXI. Explanation of the Aristotelian Theory that the Universe is the necessary Result of the First Cause Read by Geoffrey Edwards 9:13
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XXII. Objections to the Theory of the Eternity of the Universe Read by Geoffrey Edwards 13:35
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XXIII. The Theory of Creatio ex nihilo is preferable to that of the Eternity of the Universe Read by Geoffrey Edwards 5:49
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XXIV. Difficulty of Comprehending the Nature and the Motion of the Spheres according to the Theory of Aristotle Read by Geoffrey Edwards 15:44
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XXV. The Theory of Creation is adopted because of its own Superiority, the Proofs based on Scripture being Inconclusive Read by Geoffrey Edwards 7:35
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XXVI. Examination of a passage from Pirke di-Rabbi Eliezer in reference to Creation Read by KevinS 5:36
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XXVII. The Theory of a Future Destruction of the Universe is not part of the Religious Belief taught in the Bible Read by KevinS 4:17
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XXVIII. Scriptural Teaching is in favour of the Indestructibility of the Universe Read by KevinS 7:33
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XXIX. Explanation of Scriptural Phrases implying the Destruction of Heaven and Earth Read by KevinS 32:43
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XXX. Philosophical Interpretation of Genesis i.-iv. Read by Owlivia 30:55
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XXXI. The Institution of the Sabbath serves (1) to Teach the Theory of Creation, and (2) to promote Man's Welfare Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4:03
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XXXII. Three Theories concerning Prophecy Read by Teller1986 10:36
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XXXIII. The Difference between Moses and the other Israelites as regards the Revelation on Mount Sinai Read by Teller1986 7:45
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XXXIV. Explanation of Exodus xxiii. 20 Read by Geoffrey Edwards 4:03
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XXXV. The Difference between Moses and the other Prophets as regards the Miracles wrought by them Read by Geoffrey Edwards 8:02
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XXXVI. On the Mental, Physical and Moral Faculties of the Prophets Read by Geoffrey Edwards 14:08
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XXXVII. On the Divine Influence upon Man's Imaginative and Mental Faculties through the Active Intellect Read by Owlivia 6:24
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XXXVIII. Courage and Intuition reach the highest degree of Perfection in Prophets Read by jenno 8:09
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XXXIX. Moses was the fittest Prophet to Receive and Promulgate the Immutable Law, which succeeding Prophets merely Taught and Expounded Read by jenno 8:25
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XL. The Test of True Prophecy Read by Owlivia 8:57
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XLI. What is Meant by "Vision" Read by Owlivia 9:59
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XLII. Prophets Received Direct Communication only in Dreams or Visions Read by Geoffrey Edwards 9:36
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XLIII. On the Allegories of the Prophets Read by Geoffrey Edwards 9:57
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XLIV. On the Different Modes in which Prophets Receive Divine Messages Read by Geoffrey Edwards 6:40
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XLV. The Various Classes of Prophets Read by Geoffrey Edwards 25:32
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XLVI. The Allegorical Acts of Prophets formed Parts of Prophetic Visions Read by Geoffrey Edwards 11:56
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XLVII. On the Figurative Style of the Prophetic Writings Read by Geoffrey Edwards 9:46
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XLVIII. Scripture ascribes Phenomena directly produced by Natural Causes to God as the First Cause of all things Read by Geoffrey Edwards 9:20
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