Q&A: Metaphysics and Da’at Torah
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Metaphysics and Da’at Torah
Question
Hello to our master, may he live long and well.
1. Is there any point in engaging in metaphysical questions such as, “What exactly did Ezekiel see,” or “What is an angel,” and so on, and using philosophy to arrive at some sort of answer?
2. The Rabbi once said that the Torah does not say anything about anything. Does that mean it is impossible to derive from the Torah an attitude toward economic systems, art, and the like?
Answer
- I do not see much point in this, because I do not see a way to arrive at a reliable answer. One can offer various suggestions and remain with them. What good does that do?
- Indeed, in my opinion it is difficult to derive from the Torah, and even from Jewish law, anything clear on these matters.