Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Philosophy in Islam is a comprehensive book written by T. J. DeBoer that explores the development of philosophical thought in the Islamic world. The book covers the period from the 8th century to the present day and provides an in-depth analysis of the major philosophical movements and thinkers that have shaped Islamic philosophy.DeBoer begins by examining the early Islamic period, which saw the emergence of a number of important philosophical schools, including the Mu'tazilites and the Ash'arites. He then moves on to discuss the medieval period, during which Islamic philosophy reached its peak with the work of philosophers such as Ibn Sina (Avicenna) and Ibn Rushd (Averroes).The book also covers the later period of Islamic philosophy, which saw the emergence of new schools of thought such as the Illuminationist and Transcendent Philosophy. DeBoer provides a detailed analysis of the key ideas and concepts that were developed by these thinkers, including their views on the nature of God, the relationship between reason and revelation, and the role of ethics in human life.Overall, The History of Philosophy in Islam is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Islamic philosophy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major philosophical movements and thinkers that have shaped Islamic thought, and offers valuable insights into the intellectual and cultural history of the Islamic world.1903. Contents: Introduction: theater; oriental wisdom; Greek science; Philosophy and Arab Knowledge: grammatical science; ethical teaching; doctrinal systems; literature and history; Pythagorean Philosophy: natural philosophy; faithful brethren of Basra; Neo-Platonic Aristotelians of the east: Kindi; Farabi; Ibn Maskawaih; Ibn Sina; Ibn al-Haitham; Outcome of Philosophy in the East: Gasali; Epitomists; Philosophy in the West: beginnings; Ibn Baddja; Ibn Tofail; Ibn Roshd; Conclusion: Ibn Khaldun; Arabs and Scholasticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
