Two Andalusian Philosophers
First published in 1988. Two Andalusian Philosophers provides a short but comprehensive introduction to the central concerns of Islamic philosophy. The Story of Hayy ibn Yaqzan by Ibn Tufayl and The Definitive Statement by ibn Rushd represent the last, great flourish of Islamic philosophy in twelfth century Andalusia. From very different perspectives, they both deal with the central issue of Islamic philosophy - its relationship with shari'a law.
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Two Andalusian Philosophers
First published in 1988. Two Andalusian Philosophers provides a short but comprehensive introduction to the central concerns of Islamic philosophy. The Story of Hayy ibn Yaqzan by Ibn Tufayl and The Definitive Statement by ibn Rushd represent the last, great flourish of Islamic philosophy in twelfth century Andalusia. From very different perspectives, they both deal with the central issue of Islamic philosophy - its relationship with shari'a law.
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Two Andalusian Philosophers

Two Andalusian Philosophers

Two Andalusian Philosophers

Two Andalusian Philosophers

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First published in 1988. Two Andalusian Philosophers provides a short but comprehensive introduction to the central concerns of Islamic philosophy. The Story of Hayy ibn Yaqzan by Ibn Tufayl and The Definitive Statement by ibn Rushd represent the last, great flourish of Islamic philosophy in twelfth century Andalusia. From very different perspectives, they both deal with the central issue of Islamic philosophy - its relationship with shari'a law.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138010758
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 08/15/2014
Series: Kegan Paul Arabia Library , #6
Pages: 136
Product dimensions: 5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Tufayl, Abu'l Walid Muhammad ibn Rushd, JIM COLVILLE has wide experience throughout the Middle East and North Mrica as an Arabic/English translator and interpreter. He is currently with the Royal Commission in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Table of Contents

Introduction, The Story of Hayy ibn Yaqzan, Notes, The Definitive Statement, Notes
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