Maimonides is a medieval Jewish philosopher with considerable
influence on Jewish thought, and on philosophy in general.
Maimonides also was an important codifier of Jewish law. His
views and writings hold a prominent place in Jewish intellectual
history. His works swiftly caused considerable controversy,
especially concerning the relations between reason and
revelation. Indeed, scholarly debates continue on Maimonides’
commitments to philosophy and to Judaism as a revealed religion.
However, there is no question that his philosophical works have
had a profound impact extending beyond Jewish philosophy. For
instance, Aquinas and Leibniz are among the non-Jewish
philosophers influenced by Maimonides. This discussion of his
philosophy focuses on some key features and themes rather than
aiming to be a comprehensive survey. In particular, attention is
drawn to ways in which Maimonides’ philosophical and religious
thought were intertwined, focusing on the role of reason and
intellectual perfection. In addition, th