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The self state methodology of Rav Yosef Karo is as follows: | |||
#The goal of the Beit Yosef is to indeed to decide which position to follow, but not with Talmudic proofs. The Chiddushim of the Rishonim are already erupting with the back and forth of Talmud Torah at levels that we are incapable of determining who is correct. Attempting to do so would be foolish, cavalier, and simply arrogant. We're incapable in our diminished state of sin to understand or outsmart them. | #The goal of the Beit Yosef is to indeed to decide which position to follow, but not with Talmudic proofs. The Chiddushim of the Rishonim are already erupting with the back and forth of Talmud Torah at levels that we are incapable of determining who is correct. Attempting to do so would be foolish, cavalier, and simply arrogant. We're incapable in our diminished state of sin to understand or outsmart them. | ||
#Therefore, I decided to use the three pillars of Halacha upon which the entire Jewish nation is supported - the [[Rif]], [[Rambam]], and [[Rosh]]. | #Therefore, I decided to use the three pillars of Halacha upon which the entire Jewish nation is supported - the [[Rif]], [[Rambam]], and [[Rosh]]. | ||
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#If one of the three did not reveal his opinion, then we'll follow the eminent Chachamim who did voice an opinion on the matter. | #If one of the three did not reveal his opinion, then we'll follow the eminent Chachamim who did voice an opinion on the matter. | ||
#In locations where there was already a pre-established Minhag to prohibit something, they should uphold it, as is elaborated in Perek Makom SheNahagu<ref>Pesachim 51a</ref> | #In locations where there was already a pre-established Minhag to prohibit something, they should uphold it, as is elaborated in Perek Makom SheNahagu<ref>Pesachim 51a</ref> | ||
He received much push back from Ashkenazi Poskim for his approach, but it is evident that he did not formulate it himself. Rather, he was working with a pre-existing tradition according to some.<ref>See Birkei Yosef (Choshen Mishpat 25:29) and the discussion on the [[Moroccan_Halacha#Shulchan_Aruch|Moroccan Halacha]] page</ref> | |||
====The Name==== | ====The Name==== | ||
