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Benjamin Gesundheit1

  • 1Department of Jewish Philosophy, Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel; and The International Center for Cell Therapy & Cancer Immunotherapy (CTCI), Weizmann Center, Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Moses Maimonides viewed medicine as integral to religious philosophy, motivating physicians to heal others, emulate God, and understand the divine through science. His work highlights the profound connection between medicine and ethical-religious obligations.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Humanities
  • History of Medicine
  • Jewish Philosophy

Background:

  • Moses Maimonides, a prominent medieval rabbi and philosopher, devoted his later years to medicine.
  • His medical interests were deeply intertwined with his religious and philosophical worldview.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore Maimonides' motivations for his deep appreciation of medicine.
  • To present sources from his rabbinic writings explaining his views on medicine's role.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Maimonides' rabbinic writings.
  • Examination of biographical insights and additional textual sources.

Main Results:

  • Maimonides saw physicians as fulfilling biblical obligations by restoring health.
  • He believed medicine offered a path for imitatio dei (emulating God) and promoting healthy living.
  • Medicine, as a natural science, was viewed as a tool for recognizing, loving, and fearing God.

Conclusions:

  • Maimonides' appreciation for medicine stemmed from its ability to address obligations towards fellow humans, oneself, and God.
  • His perspective integrated medical practice with religious-philosophical teachings and ethical duties.