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A History of Islamic Philosophy
Majid Fakhry
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Description for A History of Islamic Philosophy
Hardback. Fakhry discusses Islamic thought and its effect on the cultural aspects of Muslim life. In the final chapters, he examines the rise of pan-Islamism and the many currents it has generated in the last two centuries, including secularism and fundamentalism, which are still pitted against each other throughout the Muslim world. Num Pages: 472 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 862.
The first comprehensive survey of Islamic philosophy from the seventh century to the present, this classic discusses Islamic thought and its effect on the cultural aspects of Muslim life. Fakhry shows how Islamic philosophy has followed from the earliest times a distinctive line of development, which gives it the unity and continuity that are the marks of the great intellectual movements of history.
The first comprehensive survey of Islamic philosophy from the seventh century to the present, this classic discusses Islamic thought and its effect on the cultural aspects of Muslim life. Fakhry shows how Islamic philosophy has followed from the earliest times a distinctive line of development, which gives it the unity and continuity that are the marks of the great intellectual movements of history.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
472
Condition
New
Number of Pages
472
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231132206
SKU
V9780231132206
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About Majid Fakhry
Majid Fakhry is professor emeritus of philosophy at the American University of Beirut and adjunct professor at Georgetown University. He is the author of several books, including Averroes: His Life, Works, and Influence; Islamic Philosophy, Theology, and Mysticism; Ethical Theories in Islam; Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism; and Philosophy, Dogma, and the Impact of Greek Thought on Islam, in addition ... Read more
Reviews for A History of Islamic Philosophy
Fakhry's scholarship is meticulous, and his style, even when handling the most complex ideas, remains simple and straightforward. American Journal of Islamic Sciences