Philosophical And Theological Writings Translated and Edited, with Introduction, by Paul W. Franks and Michael L. Morgan

This volume brings together Rosenzweigâ??s central essays on theology and philosophy, including two works available for the first time in English: the conclusion to Rosenzweigâ??s book Hegel and the State, and Rosenzweigâ??s famous letter to Rudolph Ehrenberg known as the â??Urzelle of the Star of Redemption,â?? an essential work for understanding Rosenzweig, Weimar theology and philosophy, and German idealism and the existential reaction of the period. Additional selections are presented in new or revised translations. Introduction and notes by Franks and Morgan set Rosenzweigâ??s works in context and illuminate his role as one of the key thinkers of the period.

"Both the translations and the commentaries are first-rate. This selection of Rosenzweigâ??s shorter writings throws important light not only on Rosenzweigâ??s thought, but on the history of early twentieth-century philosophy.â??
â??Alasdair MacIntyre, University of Notre Dame

"An eminently needed book.â??
â??Emil L. Fackenheim, Hebrew University, Jerusalem

"Excellent presentation of Rosenzweigâ??s ideas. The commentary is the most illuminating and informative Iâ??ve yet seen. One can finally understand Franz Rosenzweigâ??s work in the context of German culture and philosophy.â??
â??Michael A. Signer, University of Notre Dame


TABLE OF CONTENTS:

CONTENTS: Preface. Note.

I. From 1908 to 1914
II. "Atheistic Theology" (1914)
III. From 1914 to 1917
IV. "Urzelle" to the Star of Redemption (1917)
V. "Foreword" and "Concluding Remark" to Hegel and the State (1914/1920)
VI. From 1917 to 1925
VII. "Apologetic Thinking" (1923)
VIII. "The New Thinking" (1925)
IX. From 1925 to 1929
X. "Transposed Fronts" (1929)

Bibliography. Index.

Paul W. Franks is Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Indiana University.
Michael L. Morgan is Professor of Philosophy, Indiana University.