Philosophy in the Islamic World
Author | : Peter Adamson |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 536 |
Release | : 2016 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199577491 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199577498 |
Rating | : 4/5 (498 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Philosophy in the Islamic World by : Peter Adamson
Download or read book Philosophy in the Islamic World written by Peter Adamson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Adamson presents the first full history of philosophy in the Islamic world for a broad readership. He traces its development from early Islam to the 20th century, from Spain to Persia. He introduces Jewish and Christian thinkers as well as Muslim; theology, mysticism, and the history of science all feature here in this rich and lively story.