Emil L. Fackenheim: A Jewish Philosopher's Response to the Holocaust

In this revealing book, David Patterson explores Fackenheim's rigorous pursuit of a philosophical response to the tragedy of the Holocaust. Fackenheim's writing sheds light on the tensions between Jewish thinking and German philosophy, illustrating how elements of the latter were used by the Nazis to justify Jewish annihilation.

Author: David Patterson
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 03/14/2008
Pages: 211
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 8.92h x 6.08w x 0.51d
ISBN: 9780815631835
Award: National Jewish Book Award - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 39

About the Author
David Patterson is the Bornblum Chair in Judaic Studies at the University of Memphis. A winner of the Koret Jewish Book Award, he has published more than 125 articles and chapters on philosophy, literature, Judaism, and Holocaust studies.