An Introduction to Classical Islamic Philosophy

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A revised and expanded 2001 edition of Oliver Leaman's classic introductory work.

Résumé
In this revised and expanded 2001 edition of his classic introductory work, Oliver Leaman examines the distinctive features of Classical Islamic philosophy and offers detailed accounts of major individual thinkers as well as analysis of the key arguments within Islamic philosophy.

Contenu

Preface; Introduction; Part I. Al-Ghazali's Attack on Philosophy: 1. How did God create the world?; 2. Immortality and the active intellect; 3. Can God know particulars?; Part II. Reason v. Revelation in Practical Reasoning: 4. Are the ethics of religion objective or subjective?; 5. Happiness, philosophy and society; 6. How to read Islamic philosophy; Further reading; Glossary; Indexes.