Abraham Maslow as a Jewish Prophet.

This article examines a personal and dialogical response to Abraham Maslow’s narrative and ideas in his work "Toward a Humanistic Biology," highlighting Maslow’s critique of mechanistic science and his vision for a holistic, embodied psychology grounded in ethics and human virtues. The author situates Maslow’s approach within a Jewish Talmudic style of inquiry, emphasizing his concept of the "Third Force" humanistic psychologies and the emerging "Fourth Force," which explore consciousness and human potential beyond traditional scientific paradigms. Maslow’s model of human needs, including basic needs and "metamotives" such as truth and justice, is discussed alongside his call for a fully functioning society and moral responsibility in shaping human evolution. The article also reflects on Maslow’s warnings about the dehumanizing effects of technology and mechanistic science, underscoring the ongoing relevance of his humanistic philosophy in contemporary psychological and societal challenges.