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Medieval Islamic Philosophical Writings
Muhammad Al Khalidi
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Description for Medieval Islamic Philosophical Writings
Paperback. This book presents a selection of texts by the most celebrated philosophers of the classical period of Islam. Editor(s): Khalidi, Muhammad Ali. Series Editor(s): Ameriks, Karl; Clarke, Desmond M. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPDF; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 231 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
Philosophy in the Islamic world emerged in the ninth century and continued to flourish into the fourteenth century. It was strongly influenced by Greek thought, but Islamic philosophers also developed an original philosophical culture of their own, which had a considerable impact on the subsequent course of Western philosophy. This volume offers new translations of philosophical writings by Farabi, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ghazali, Ibn Tufayl, and Ibn Rushd (Averroes). All of the texts presented here were very influential and invite comparison with later works in the Western tradition. They focus on metaphysics and epistemology but also contribute to broader debates ... Read more
Philosophy in the Islamic world emerged in the ninth century and continued to flourish into the fourteenth century. It was strongly influenced by Greek thought, but Islamic philosophers also developed an original philosophical culture of their own, which had a considerable impact on the subsequent course of Western philosophy. This volume offers new translations of philosophical writings by Farabi, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), Ghazali, Ibn Tufayl, and Ibn Rushd (Averroes). All of the texts presented here were very influential and invite comparison with later works in the Western tradition. They focus on metaphysics and epistemology but also contribute to broader debates ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Cambridge Texts in the History of Philosophy
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521529631
SKU
V9780521529631
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About Muhammad Al Khalidi
Muhammad Ali Khalidi is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the American University of Beirut.
Reviews for Medieval Islamic Philosophical Writings
'… will find its way onto reading lists as an affordable paperback that collates key readings …'. The Muslim World Book Review 'Overall, the book is an excellent introduction to the intricate and involved world of medieval Islamic learning - an enriching experience for both general readers and advanced students.' Muzaffar Iqbal, Center for Islam and Science, Canada