The Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies invites you to a lecture Should We Seek to Understand the Ways of God? Contrasting Perspectives in Jewish Thought

By David Shatz

Theodicy—the attempt to explain how God allows evil—is a central part of Jewish tradition. But so is antitheodicy, the position that it is inappropriate or wrong or irrational even to seek theodicies. This lecture will explore some of the key arguments relevant to this disagreement. David Shatz is the Ronald P. Stanton University Professor of Philosophy, Ethics, and Religious Thought at Yeshiva University, chair of the Philosophy Department at Stern College for Women, editor of The Torah u-Madda Journal and editor of the series MeOtzar HoRav: Selected Writings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik zt”l. He has edited, co-edited or authored 15 books and has published approximately 80 articles and reviews dealing with both general and Jewish philosophy. In recognition of his achievements as scholar and teacher, he was awarded YU’s Presidential Medallion. A book devoted to his life and work appears in The Library of Contemporary Jewish Philosophers, produced by the academic publisher Brill. Sponsor reception with Dr. Shatz, including light dinner, at 6 p.m., in the President’s Suite For sponsorship opportunities, call Paul Glasser at 212.960.0852 or email paul.glasser@yu.edu

Location: Yeshiva University Belfer Hall Sky Café, 12th Floor 2495 Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY 10033

Sponsored Parking is Available in YU Lot E

Reservations are not necessary

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