
Islamic Philosophy A-Z
Peter Groff(Author)
Edinburgh University Press
Will be published approx. on 11. May 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-7486-2089-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
The significance of this study lies in its brief and compact provision of basic information...It sheds light on the guiding principles and primary aspects of Islamic philosophy especially, and on medieval philosophy in general. The American Journal of Islamic Social SciencesMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
241 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-2089-0 (9780748620890)
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Person
Peter Groff is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Bucknell University, Pennsylvania