Gordon as a Philosopher

Aaron David Gordon (1856‑1922) became an iconic figure of the Zionist movement, both through writings that argue for the spiritual and transformative value of a life of labor, and through personal example. Beyond his unique contribution to early twentieth century Zionist thought, Gordon was endowed with a rare ability to identify and address not only the crucial problems of his own generation, but also those of the generations to come. The course will explore Gordon’s innovative foray into topics such as ecology, secularism and feminism.