De Gruyter Oldenbourg Encountering Others - Helsinki Yearbook of Intellectual History 3

Explore the complex relationship between identity and diversity in this academic volume from the Helsinki Yearbook of Intellectual History. This third volume examines how medieval and early modern thought addressed the concept of otherness within the Abrahamic religious traditions. Rather than viewing these traditions as purely intolerant, this research offers a diachronic and comparative study of how different cultures recognized and engaged with diversity. Part I of the book focuses on altruism, examining attitudes and behaviors that benefit others. It explores social rights, human emotions, and the moral obligations that define how individuals interact with those around them. This scholarly work provides a deep look into the social and moral frameworks of the medieval and early modern periods, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers of intellectual history and religious studies.