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Crescas

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[kres-kuhs] / ˈkrɛs kəs /

noun

  1. Hasdai 1340–1412?, Jewish philosopher and theologian, born in Spain.


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"That 'Not Guilty' verdict doesn't mean a thing, Crescas," I told him.

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

We shall see that Hasdai Crescas was more consistent, and admitted determinism.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

The first part of the "Ikkarim" turns out to be a compilation from Crescas and Duran, and is no more original than the rest of the book.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

Later, however, he maintains that God's omniscience and man's freedom are absolutely incompatible, and solves the difficulty in a manner similar to that of Crescas by curtailing freedom as formerly understood.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac

Having thus defined his attitude and purpose, Albo proceeds to criticize the list of dogmas laid down by Maimonides and modified by Crescas, and then defends his own view.

From A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Husik, Isaac