Background
Eckstein, Jerome was born on June 28, 1925 in New York City. Son of Marcus and Blanche (Wohlberg) Eckstein.
(Non-instrumental acts and involvements are as basic to hu...)
Non-instrumental acts and involvements are as basic to human nature as those which are instrumental; but our culture overlooks the former and thus diminishes human life. Hence, this book explores mainly the metaphysics of non-instrumental (intraested) involvements, and calls for their being better balanced and integrated with instrumental (interested) involvements. Various formulations of similar categories in philosophy and religion, particularly of love, are critically analyzed. Some aspects of Eckstein's life are examined for their effects on these ideas.
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Eckstein, Jerome was born on June 28, 1925 in New York City. Son of Marcus and Blanche (Wohlberg) Eckstein.
Student, Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, 1943-1945; Bachelor of Arts, Brooklyn College, 1949; postgraduate, New School Social Research, 1949-1950; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1961.
Buyer antique silverware, Blanche Eckstein Silverware, Brooklyn, 1944-1953; director education and youth activities,, various Hebrew congregations, 1950-1961; lecturer philosophy, City College of New York, 1955-1956; lecturer philosophy, Brooklyn College, 1955-1960; instructor contemporary civilization and philosophy, Columbia University, New York City, 1960-1963; assistant professor, then associate professor philosophy, coordinator division humanities, Adelphi Suffolk College, Adelphi U., 1963-1966; professor philosophy of education, State University of New York-Albany, 1966-1970; also first chairman Judaic studies, State University of New York-Albany, 1970-1974; professor Judaic studies, State University of New York-Albany, 1970-1997; professor religious studies, State University of New York-Albany, 1990-1997; professor emeritus, State University of New York-Albany, since 1997. Participant International Philosophy Year, Brockport, New York, 1967, Conference onGerontology, University of Minnesota, 1978. Visiting professor philosophy Bar-Ilan U., Israel, 1978-1979.
(Non-instrumental acts and involvements are as basic to hu...)
(Explores the factors that make for a meaningful life.)
(commentary on ancient Greek philosophy.)
(Book by Eckstein, Jerome)
Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Kathleen Sharon Hoisington. 1 stepchild, Mari O'Donnell Midurski. Children: Esther Schwartz, Sandra Bellehsen, Michael.