Islamic Philosophy A-Z / Edition 1

by Peter Groff

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748620890
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Publication date:	05/11/2007
Series:	Philosophy A-Z
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Peter Groff is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Bucknell University, Pennsylvania

Editorial Reviews

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 Sciences

Recommended... The significance of this study lies in its brief and compact provision of basic information.

American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences