Judah Loew ben Bezalel
Judah Loew ben Bezalel · Philosophy & Social Sciences
Philosopher and scholar (the Maharal of Prague) whose systematic thought engaged pedagogy, ethics and the mathematics and science of his day
c. 1520, Poznań, Poland — 1609, Prague, Bohemia
Prague · Moravia · Poznań
Judah Loew ben Bezalel is recognized among Jewish contributors to Philosophy & Social Sciences — Philosopher and scholar (the Maharal of Prague) whose systematic thought engaged pedagogy, ethics and the mathematics and science of his day
Judah Loew ben Bezalel, known as the Maharal of Prague, was a leading rabbi, Talmudist and Jewish philosopher whose systematic thought addressed ethics, pedagogy and the natural science of his day. He advocated structured, age-appropriate education and engaged the intellectual currents of Renaissance Prague. Later folklore linked him to the legend of the Golem, though his lasting influence rests on his theological and educational writings.
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Source: Jewish Encyclopedia
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Philosopher and scholar (the Maharal of Prague) whose systematic thought engaged pedagogy, ethics and the mathematics and science of his day
Source: Jewish Encyclopedia
