Islamic Philosophy: An Introduction
by Polity Press
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$45.00
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Original price
$45.00
Original price
$45.00
$45.00
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$45.00
Current price
$45.00
Oliver Leaman
Paperback, 248 pages
9780745645995
Although Islamic philosophy represents one of the leading philosophical traditions in the world, it has only recently begun to receive the attention it deserves in the non-Islamic world. This important text provides a concise and accessible introduction to the major movements, thinkers and concepts within that tradition, from the foundation of Islam to the present day.
Contents
1. A Short History of Islamic Philosophy
2. Main Controversies
3. Knowledge
4. Mysticism
5. Ontology
6. Ethics
7. Politics
8. The Question of Transmission
9. Language
10. Islamic Philosophy Today
11. Does Islam Need an Enlightenment?