Matter and Form of Maimonides’ Guide

Matter and Form of Maimonides’ Guide by Josef Stern, published by Harvard University Press in 2021, is a thought-provoking exploration of Maimonides' influential text, Guide of the Perplexed. This hardback edition spans 448 pages and delves into the intricate relationship between reason and revelation, a topic often debated in philosophical circles. However, Stern takes a fresh perspective, suggesting that the core perplexity of Maimonides' work lies in the tension between human matter and form—specifically, the interplay between the body and intellect. This insightful analysis invites readers to reconsider the complexities of Maimonides' arguments and their implications for understanding human existence. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of philosophy, this book offers a rich examination of one of the most enigmatic texts in the history of thought.