Episode 106
Geoffrey Claussen - Compassion and Cruelty: The Promise and Limits of the Musar Movement
Rabbi Dr. Geoffrey Claussen, the Lori and Eric Sklut Scholar in Jewish Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Elon University, presents his lecture "Compassion and Cruelty: The Promise and Limits of the Musar Movement" before an audience
Jewish Ideas to Change the World
January 23, 20181h 16m
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Show Notes
Rabbi Dr. Geoffrey Claussen, the Lori and Eric Sklut Scholar in Jewish Studies and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Elon University, presents his lecture "Compassion and Cruelty: The Promise and Limits of the Musar Movement" before an audience at Temple Chai (www.templechai.com/) in Phoenix, AZ.
ABOUT THIS LECTURE: How can Jewish practice bring greater compassion into our lives? This session will explore ways in which practices developed by the 19th century Musar Movement can be effective in helping to develop compassion and other virtues, while also taking a critical look at the limits of compassion within this historic movement.
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Music: "Watercolors" by John Deley and the 41 Players, a public domain track from the YouTube Audio Library
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