History of Islamic Philosophy by Oliver Leaman, Seyyed Hossein Nasr (Editor)

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Islamic philosophy has often been treated as being largely of historical interest, belonging to the history of ideas rather than to philosophical study. This volume successfully overturns that view. Emphasizing the living nature and rich diversity of the subject, it examines the main thinkers and schools of thought, discusses the key concepts of Islamic philosophy and covers a vast geographical area. Now available in paperback, this indispensable reference tool includes a comprehensive bibliography and an extensive index.

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A unique two-volume set surveying the length and breadth of Islamic philosophy, written by 50 contributors representing a variety of interpretations and countries from Arabic and Persian traditions to South East Asian worlds, as well as pertinent Jewish, Greek, and Western philosophies. The volumes are organized thematically covering religious, intellectual, cultural content, early Eastern philosophers and those of the Western lands, the mystical tradition, the philosophical "parts" (metaphysics, language, ethics, etc.), and later interpretations of Islamic philosophy in the modern Islamic world and in the West. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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