Islamic Philosophy A-Z

Islamic Philosophy A-Z
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Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9780748629275
ISBN-13 : 0748629270
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Book Synopsis Islamic Philosophy A-Z by : Peter Groff

Download or read book Islamic Philosophy A-Z written by Peter Groff and published by Edinburgh University Press. This book was released on 2007-05-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique introductory guide to the rich, complex and diverse tradition of Islamic philosophy. Islamic Philosophy A-Z comprises over a hundred concise entries, alphabetically ordered and cross-referenced for easy access. All the essential aspects of Islamic philosophy are covered here: key figures, schools, concepts, topics, and issues. Articles on the Peripatetics, Isma'ilis, Illuminationists, Sufis, kalam theologians and later modern thinkers are supplemented by entries on classical Greek influences as well as Jewish philosophers who lived and worked in the Islamic world. Topical entries cover various issues and key positions in all the major areas of philosophy, making clear why the central problems of Islamic philosophy have been, and remain, matters of rational disputation. This book will prove an indispensable resource to anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of this fascinating intellectual tradition.


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