What Is Islamic Philosophy?

This fresh and original book offers a broad introduction to Islamic thought, from its origins to the many challenging issues facing Muslims in the contemporary world. The chapters explore early Islamic philosophy and trace its development through key themes and figures up to the twenty-first century.

List of contents

Preface 1. What is Islamic Philosophy? 2. The Greek and Persian Legacy 3. The First Muslim Philosophers 4. God, the Soul, and the After-life 5. Faith versus Reason 6. Islam and the State 7. Ethical Dilemmas 8. Jihad and Just War Theory 9. Islam and Shared Moral Values. Appendix I: List of Names. Appendix II: Glossary of Terms. Bibliography.

About the author

Roy Jackson is Reader in Philosophy of Religion at the University of Gloucestershire, UK. He has many years' experience of lecturing in Philosophy and Religion at a number of universities. His books include Fifty Key Figures in Islam (2006), Nietzsche and Islam (2007), Mawlana Mawdudi and Political Islam (2010), and The God of Philosophy (2011).

Summary

This fresh and original book offers a broad introduction to Islamic thought, from its origins to the many challenging issues facing Muslims in the contemporary world. The chapters explore early Islamic philosophy and trace its development through key themes and figures up to the twenty-first century.

Product details

• Authors: Roy Jackson, Roy (Primary Pgce Course Leader At the Un Jackson
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.02.2014
• EAN: 9780415632034
• ISBN: 978-0-415-63203-4
• No. of pages: 190
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, RELIGION / General, RELIGION / Islam / Theology, RELIGION / Islam / History, RELIGION / Islam / Law, Middle East, Religion: general, Theology, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Islamic Theology, The Koran (Qur’an), Islamic & Arabic philosophy, Islamic and Arab philosophy, The Koran