From the introduction of Greek Philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century right through to modern times, this book charts the evolution of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in the Islamic context. It explores the conflicts between anti- and pro-philosophical parties that have characterized the development of Islamic thought.
From the introduction of Greek Philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century right through to modern times, this book charts the evolution of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in the Islamic context. It explores the conflicts between anti- and pro-philosophical parties that have characterized the development of Islamic thought.
Majid Fakhry is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the American University of Beirut, and formerly Lecturer at SOAS, University of London, Visiting Professor at UCLA, and Associate Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University. He is also currently Senior Fellow at the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University. His publications include 'A History of Islamic Philosophy' (Columbia University Press), 'The Qur¿an: A Modern English Version' (Garnet), 'Ethical Theories in Islam' (Brill), 'Averroes: His Life, Works and Influence', and 'Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism' (both for Oneworld).
Inhaltsangabe
Preface vii Introduction 1 1 The transmission of ancient philosophy and science 7 2 Early religious and political conflicts 13 3 The dawn of systematic philosophy and free thought in the ninth century 26 4 Neoplatonism and Neopythagoreanism in the tenth and eleventh centuries 47 5 Interactions of philosophy and dogma 78 6 Philosophy and mysticism 91 7 The resurgence of peripatetic philosophy in al-Andalus 105 8 The progress of anti-rationalism and the onset of decline 9 Illuminationism (ishra¯ q) and the reconciliation of Neoplatonism and Sufism 140 10 Modern and contemporary trends 152 Conclusion 172 Appendix 1: the chief philosophical translations 177 Appendix 2: leading Mu'tazilite scholars 180 Notes 182 Select bibliography 188 Index
Preface vii Introduction 1 1 The transmission of ancient philosophy and science 7 2 Early religious and political conflicts 13 3 The dawn of systematic philosophy and free thought in the ninth century 26 4 Neoplatonism and Neopythagoreanism in the tenth and eleventh centuries 47 5 Interactions of philosophy and dogma 78 6 Philosophy and mysticism 91 7 The resurgence of peripatetic philosophy in al-Andalus 105 8 The progress of anti-rationalism and the onset of decline 9 Illuminationism (ishra¯ q) and the reconciliation of Neoplatonism and Sufism 140 10 Modern and contemporary trends 152 Conclusion 172 Appendix 1: the chief philosophical translations 177 Appendix 2: leading Mu'tazilite scholars 180 Notes 182 Select bibliography 188 Index
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