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From the introduction of Greek Philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century right through to modern times, this book charts the evolution and interaction of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in the Islamic context. Highlighting key individuals, movements, concepts and writings, Fakhry also explores the conflicts and controversies between anti- and pro-philosophical parties that have characterized the development of Islamic thought.
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 125
9 Illuminationism (Ishraq) 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 195
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