Q&A: Philosophers and the World to Come
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Philosophers and the World to Come
Question
Hi Michi, which philosophers have influenced you the most? And do you believe in the World to Come?
Answer
Hard to say. Maybe Kant, Wittgenstein, Popper, Russell, Descartes.
I don’t know how to take a position on that.
Discussion on Answer
See column 631.
If the Rabbi is not sure about the existence of the World to Come, then what is the reason for the investment and sacrifice involved in observing the commandments and serving the Creator?