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Maimon, Solomon
1754
1800
Maimon, Shelomoh
Maimon, Salomone
Maimon, Solomon
Salomon ben Josua
Solomon ben Joshua
Josua, Salomon ben
Joshua, Solomon ben
Majmon, Salomon
Murray, John Clark
1836
1917
Murray, J. Clark (John Clark)
Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography.
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"Solomon Maimon: An Autobiography" by Solomon Maimon is a historical autobiography written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the life experiences of Maimon, a Polish Jew navigating Jewish education and cultural norms, and describes his familial history, including challenges faced by his grandfather and father. The narrative reveals insights into the Jewish community's struggles and philosophical contexts of the time, offering a personal perspective on broader socio-religious themes. The opening of the autobiography introduces readers to Maimon's early family life, especially focusing on his grandfather, Heimann Joseph, and the stark challenges faced by the household in a politically turbulent Poland. It vividly describes their economic hardships, interactions with local nobility, and the harsh realities of a peasant's life, including near-fatal misfortunes and arbitrary punishments. Maimon's reflections reveal the complexities of his upbringing and set the stage for his intellectual pursuits, hinting at his later philosophical development amid the oppressive environment around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Maimon, Salomon, 1754-1800
Jewish philosophers -- Germany -- Biography
Judaism -- Europe, Eastern -- History -- 18th century
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