Revealed Sciences: The Natural Sciences in Islam in Seventeenth-Century Morocco

Revealed Sciences explores the natural sciences in seventeenth-century Morocco, challenging the narrative of their decline and highlighting their continued engagement with religious thought. It offers a detailed overview of the place of the natural sciences in scholarly and educational landscapes and considers non-teleological possibilities for understanding their persistence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 09 March 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Revealing the Vibrancy of an Early Modern Muslim Society: A Study of the Natural Sciences in Seventeenth-Century Morocco

In his groundbreaking work, "Revealed Sciences," Justin K. Stearns delves into the captivating world of the natural sciences during the seventeenth century in Morocco. This period saw a remarkable flourishing of the natural sciences, distinct from their development in Europe. Through an innovative analysis of the intricate relationship between religious thought and the natural sciences, Stearns unveils how nineteenth and twentieth-century European and Middle Eastern scholars collaboratively crafted a narrative of the decline of post-formative Islamic thought, including the fate of the natural sciences in the Muslim world.

However, Stearns challenges these depictions by presenting a comprehensive overview of the place of the natural sciences in the scholarly and educational landscapes of the Early Modern Magreb. He employs a rich array of close readings of works in the natural sciences to provide a detailed account of the engagement with the natural sciences in this period. Moreover, Stearns explores non-teleological possibilities for understanding the persistent engagement with the natural sciences in Early Modern Morocco, challenging traditional narratives and offering fresh perspectives on this fascinating era.

This captivating work not only sheds light on the historical development of the natural sciences in Morocco but also provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between religious thought, scientific inquiry, and cultural dynamics. It serves as a testament to the rich intellectual heritage of the Early Modern Muslim world and its enduring contributions to the fields of science and scholarship. By delving into the natural sciences in seventeenth-century Morocco, "Revealed Sciences" offers a valuable contribution to our understanding of the multifaceted nature of Early Modern societies and their interactions with the natural world.

ISBN-13: 9781107638709