Summary Of The Guide Of Perplexed By Maimonides

Maimonides’ teaching on the problem of evil Moses Maimonides is a Jewish philosopher and doctor who was born in Cordoba. Maimonides showed his interest in philosophy and science in his early ages. Also, he studied the Jewish torah and many other philosophical books that were translated to Arabic. He was taught under the supervision of the Arabic and Jewish philosophers. In 1148, as Cordoba was conquered by the African Muslims, Jews community there had to either leave, become Muslims, or get killed. So Maimonides and his family left the city and settled in Morocco. There, Maimonides continued his studying. Moreover, he moved to Palestine and then to Egypt where he was the doctor of Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyubi, the leader of the Ayyubid State in Egypt. The Guide of Perplexed is one of the most famous philosophical books and it contain most of his teachings. Maimonides combines the Jewish teachings, philosophy and his ideas in his book. In this essay, I will talk about the problem of evil according to Maimonides' teachings. I will compare the Jewish teachings about humans happiness and suffering with the astrology and philosophers teachings. Then, I will explain what causes evil, and God is not to be blamed according to Maimonides. Finally, I will clarify the reasons Maimonides reduce human pride. Maimonides believed that humans should only believe in things …show more content…
Maimonides wisely mixed his religious teachings with his ideas in one book and make it one of his best works. Also, Maimonides explained how the soul is the most important part of mankind and that when the soul is good, everything will be good and god will bring good to him. Additionally, he showed the differences between the astrologers, philosophers, and the religionists about how life is regarded. Moreover, he showed how mankind should take care of the body as it is part of him and fulfill the body's