Probabilistic Foundations of Rabbinic Methods for Resolving Uncertainty

• Autorzy: Moshe Koppel
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

We consider several fundamental principles of rabbinic approaches to handling uncertainty for legal purposes. We find that nonnumerical versions of ideas subsequently developed in the literature on interpretations of probabilistic statements are useful for explicating these rabbinic principles.(original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Religion; Law; Solving problems

PL

Religia; Prawo; Rozwiązywanie problemów

• Czasopismo: Studia Humana
• Rocznik: 2017
• Tom: 6(2)
• Strony: 116--125

Twórcy

autor

Moshe Koppel

• Bar-Ilan University, Israel

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.1515/sh-2017-0015