Classical Islamic Philosophy: A Thematic Introduction

• Provides a comprehensive introduction to classical Islamic philosophy for students and scholars of the history of philosophy, medieval philosophy, the history of ideas, classical Islamic intellectual history, and the history of religion.
This thematic introduction to classical Islamic philosophy explores the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their importance within the history of philosophy. It covers the development of theology and philosophy during the ʿAbbāsid period, including the translation of Aristotle into Arabic, Islamic revelation, logic and philosophy of language, philosophy of natural science, metaphysics, psychology and cognition, and ethics and political philosophy. It serves as an indispensable tool for teachers, students, and independent learners aiming to discover the philosophical problems and ideas that defined the classical Islamic world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 11 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

• Provides a comprehensive overview of the development of theology and philosophy during the ʿAbbāsid period,including the translation of Aristotle into Arabic,the philosophy and theology of Islamic revelation,logic and philosophy of language,philosophy of natural science,metaphysics,psychology and cognition,and ethics and political philosophy.
Classical Islamic philosophy is a fascinating and complex field that has had a profound impact on the history of philosophy. This thematic introduction to the subject focuses on the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their importance within the history of philosophy. The book is written by Luis Xavier Lopez-Farjeat, one of the co-editors of The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy, and is designed to make classical Islamic philosophy approachable for both new and returning students of the history of philosophy, medieval philosophy, the history of ideas, classical Islamic intellectual history, and the history of religion.

The book begins by discussing the development of theology (kalām) and philosophy (falsafa) during the ʿAbbāsid period. This period saw the translation of Aristotle into Arabic, the philosophy and theology of Islamic revelation, logic and philosophy of language, philosophy of natural science, metaphysics, psychology and cognition, and ethics and political philosophy. Lopez-Farjeat provides a comprehensive overview of these topics, tracing the dialogues between philosophers and theologians about important and controversial topics.

One of the key features of the book is its historical descriptions of the key debates in classical Islamic philosophy. Lopez-Farjeat provides a detailed account of the arguments and counterarguments that were made during these debates, and he also discusses the current interpretations of these debates by contemporary scholars. This allows readers to gain a deeper understanding of the philosophical problems and ideas that defined the classical Islamic world.

In addition to its historical descriptions, the book also includes extensive lists for further reading at the end of each chapter. These lists direct curious students to the best avenues for further research, and they provide a wealth of information for those who want to delve deeper into the subject.

Overall, Classical Islamic Philosophy is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of theology and philosophy during the ʿAbbāsid period, and it offers both historical descriptions of the key debates and current interpretations by contemporary scholars. Whether you are a teacher, student, or independent learner, this book will help you discover the philosophical problems and ideas that defined the classical Islamic world.

Weight: 554g
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138229488