
Biruni
George Malagaris(Author)
OUP India (Publisher)
Published on 14. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-19-012402-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book places Biruni in his historical and cultural context within the long-term history of medieval Eurasia. It outlines the course of Biruni's life, clarifying key questions about his associations, travels, and patrons. Following an overview of Biruni's chief interests, it details his major works to illustrate the breadth of Biruni's output and his intellectual approach, especially his attention to language, esteem for knowledge, and commitment to objective truth. An account of his institutional context and relationships elucidates his friendships and rivalries, notably with Avicenna. The book also shows how varied paths of transmission affected the legacy of Biruni and its reception in global scientific and literary traditions. Finally, a timeline, list of key works, and detailed bibliographic essay will guide readers into further study of Biruni and his thought.
Reviews / Votes
Malagaris (Oxford Univ.) provides a useful study of one of the great, if still understudied, Indian Muslim intellectuals. Summing Up: Recommended * CHOICE *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New Delhi
India
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
159 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-012402-1 (9780190124021)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Research Fellow and Dean, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford
Author
Research Fellow and Dean of ScholarsResearch Fellow and Dean of Scholars, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Content
- Contents
- List of maps and diagrams vi
- Preface vii
- Acknowledgements ix
- 1 The Islamic East a millennium ago: Biruni's world 1
- 2 Life of a polymath: his autobiography and biography 28
- 3 Scientific and cultural research: overview of key works 55
- 4 An approach to truth: aspects of his thought 84
- 5 Friends and rivals: knowledge, institutions, and relationships 109
- 6 Reception of a polymath: Biruni in history 130
- 7 Further reading: a guide to the literature 148
- Works cited 159
- Timeline 160
- Key Works 161
- Index 162