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An Introduction to Classical Islamic Philosophy

An Introduction to Classical Islamic Philosophy

An Introduction to Classical Islamic Philosophy

2nd Edition
Oliver Leaman , University of Kentucky
November 2001
Available
Paperback
9780521797573

    Although Islamic philosophy represents one of the most important philosophical traditions in the world, it has only relatively recently begun to receive attention in the non-Islamic world. This is a new edition of a successful introductory book, expanded and updated to take account of recent scholarship. It focuses on what is regarded as Islamic philosophy's golden age, and will appeal to students and to any general reader interested in this philosophical tradition.

    • A revised and expanded edition of Leaman's classic introductory work
    • Examines the distinctive features of Classical Islamic philosophy and offers detailed accounts of major individual thinkers
    • Will be of interest to a wide range of readers in philosophy, religious studies and Islamic studies

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    January 2005
    Adobe eBook Reader
    9780511032028
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    Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • Introduction
    • Part I. Al-Ghazali's Attack on Philosophy:
    • 1. How did God create the world?
    • 2. Immortality and the active intellect
    • 3. Can God know particulars?
    • Part II. Reason v. Revelation in Practical Reasoning:
    • 4. Are the ethics of religion objective or subjective?
    • 5. Happiness, philosophy and society
    • 6. How to read Islamic philosophy
    • Further reading
    • Glossary
    • Indexes.
      Author
    • Oliver Leaman , University of Kentucky