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(Edited By Nasr, Sayyed Hossein; Leaman, Oliver) - History of Islamic Philosophy - 9780415259347 - KSK0000561
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History of Islamic Philosophy

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Description for History of Islamic Philosophy paperback. Emphasising the living nature and rich diversity of the subject, this volume examines the main thinkers and schools of thought, discusses the key concepts of Islamic philosophy and covers a vast geographical area. Editor(s): Nasr, Seyyed Hossein; Leaman, Oliver. Series: Routledge History of World Philosophies. Num Pages: 1232 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1QFM; HPDC; HPDF; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1574. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
Islamic philosophy has often been treated as being largely of historical interest, belonging to the history of ideas rather than to philosophical study. This volume successfully overturns that view. Emphasizing the living nature and rich diversity of the subject, it examines the main thinkers and schools of thought, discusses the key concepts of Islamic philosophy and covers a vast geographical area. This indispensable reference tool includes a comprehensive bibliography and an extensive index.

Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Routledge
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Routledge History of World Philosophies
Number of Pages
1232
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415259347
SKU
KSK0000561
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About (Edited By Nasr, Sayyed Hossein; Leaman, Oliver)
Seyyed Hossein Nasr is Universitry Professor of Islamic Studies at the George Washington University, Washington D.C.. He is the author of numerous books and articles on Islam and related topics. Oliver Leaman is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kentucky. He has written on Islamic and Jewish philosophy.

Reviews for History of Islamic Philosophy
'The world's leading experts in authentic Islamic philosophy both explain and challenge its core concepts. Essential to literacy in one of the world's great philosophical traditions.' - Philadelphia Enquirer 'The editors deserve praise for assembling an outstanding team of sixty scholars and compiling the single most useful history of this rich tradition.' - Choice 'A refreshing, exciting, approach ... Read more

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