Between Universalism and Particularism: The Origins of the Philosophy Department at Hebrew University and the Zionist Project.

The article discusses the relationship between the Zionist project of nation-building and the establishment of the first philosophy department at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Discussions focused on the opposing conceptions concerning the central mission of Zionism and the disagreement regarding the appropriate framework within which the battle for independence should take place. Moreover, suggestions were given regarding the role of philosophy and the department in the nation-building project.