Islamic philosophy

Islamic philosophy: a beginner's guide

by Faḫrī, Māǧid

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"Tracing the history of the interactions of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in Islamic culture, Majid Fakhry's comprehensive survey follows the evolution of thought from the introduction of Greek philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century right up to the modern era. This book explores the conflicts and controversies between anti- and pro-philosophical parties that have characterised the development of Islamic thought, and covers the main tenets of Islam, stressing the importance…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Islamic philosophy : a beginner's guide / Majid Fakhry

Summary

"Tracing the history of the interactions of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in Islamic culture, Majid Fakhry's comprehensive survey follows the evolution of thought from the introduction of Greek philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century right up to the modern era. This book explores the conflicts and controversies between anti- and pro-philosophical parties that have characterised the development of Islamic thought, and covers the main tenets of Islam, stressing the importance of the translation and dissemination of ancient texts to Muslim culture, the development of kalam (dialectical philosophy), and the rise of Sufism (mysticism)."--Jacket

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:2009
  • Edition:First published in the Beginners guide series, 2009

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Oneworld
  • Place of Publication:Oxford
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:2009

Notes

Originally published: as Islamic philosophy, theology and mysticism. 1997

Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke

The Physical Object

  • Description:vii, 201 Seiten : 20 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781851686254, 1851686258
  • oclc:ocn960939082
  • LC Classification:B741
  • Dewey Decimal:181.07

Subjects

Geschichte Islamic philosophy Islamische Philosophie Philosophie islamique

Writers

Faḫrī, Māǧid

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