Philosophy: IDS 265: Jewish Thought and the Enlightenment

What are these sources?

Go to this padlet and evaluate the four sources there in your groups. Then

1. Identify what type of source it is and
2. Decide if you would possibly use it if you had this research question: How does Spinoza's argument that reason should be the primary guide to truth rather than religious faith challenge rabbinic authority and Jewish theological tradition?

You do not have to read the entirety of each article! Just skim enough that you are able to look for clues to answer the above two questions. 

Broad Databases:

Focused, Subject Specific Databases:

Philosophy

Religious Studies

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Thinking about how to organize a large research project? You can use the following tools to help you track topics within a single article or across all of your research, helping you make connections and find gaps!