Heart of Islamic Philosophy - The Quest for Self-Knowledge in the Teachings of Afdal Al-Din Kashani

Zusatztext A wonderful introduction to the writings and thought of Kashani for the non-specialist and specialist alike ... a useful item for the non-specialist interested in appreciating the works of Afdal al-Din Kashani, and, also, for the specialist who desires to learn something of this important Persian philosopher. Klappentext This book introduces the work of an important medieval Islamic philosopher who is little known outside the Persian world. Afdal al-Din Kashani was a contemporary of a number of important Muslim thinkers! including Averroes and Ibn al-Arabi. Kashani did not write for advanced students of philosophy but rather for beginners. In the main body of his work! he offers especially clear and insightful expositions of various philosophical positions! making him an invaluable resource for those who would like to learn the basic principles and arguments of this philosophical tradition but do not have a strong background in philosophy. Here! Chittick uses Kashani and his work to introduce the basic issues and arguments of Islamic philosophy to modern readers. Zusammenfassung This book introduces the work of an important medieval Islamic philosopher who is little known outside the Persian world. Afdal al-Din Kashani was a contemporary of a number of important Muslim thinkers, including Averroes and Ibn al-Arabi. In this book, Chittick uses Kashani and his work to introduce the basic issues and arguments of Islamic philosophy to modern readers.

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• Authors: William Chittick, William C. Chittick, William C. (Professor of Comparative Stu Chittick, Chittick William C.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.11.2001
• EAN: 9780195139136
• ISBN: 978-0-19-513913-6
• No. of pages: 374
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Islam, PHILOSOPHY / General, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, c 1000 CE to c 1500, Islamic & Arabic philosophy, Islamic and Arab philosophy