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Zusatztext "This introductory work provides the reader with an excellent! concise overview of Islamic philosophy! theology! and mysticism…Fakhry has accomplished presenting the central themes and the essence of 1400 years of intellectual tradition in clear! coherent manner." Informationen zum Autor Majid Fakhry is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the American University of Beirut, and formerly Lecturer at SOAS, University of London, Visiting Professor at UCLA, and Associate Professor of Philosophy, Georgetown University. He is also currently Senior Fellow at the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University. His publications include 'A History of Islamic Philosophy' (Columbia University Press), 'The Qur'an: A Modern English Version' (Garnet), 'Ethical Theories in Islam' (Brill), 'Averroes: His Life, Works and Influence', and 'Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism' (both for Oneworld). Klappentext Tracing the history of the interactions of philosophy, theology, and mysticism in Islamic culture, Majid Fakhry's comprehensive survey follows the evolution of thought from the introduction of Greek Philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century right up to the modern era. This book explores the conflicts and controversies between anti- and pro- philosophical parties that have characterised the development of Islamic thought, and covers the main tenets of Islam, stressing the importance of the translation and dissemination of ancient texts to Muslim culture, the development of kalam (dialectical philosophy) and the rise of Sufism (mysticism). Accessible and stimulating, this book will be appreciated by students, scholars and all those interested in broadening their knowledge of the Islamic tradition. Zusammenfassung From the introduction of Greek Philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century right through to modern times! this book charts the evolution of philosophy! theology! and mysticism in the Islamic context. It explores the conflicts between anti- and pro-philosophical parties that have characterized the development of Islamic thought. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface viiIntroduction 11 The transmission of ancient philosophy and science 72 Early religious and political conflicts 133 The dawn of systematic philosophy and free thought in the ninth century 264 Neoplatonism and Neopythagoreanism in the tenth and eleventh centuries 475 Interactions of philosophy and dogma 786 Philosophy and mysticism 917 The resurgence of peripatetic philosophy in al-Andalus 1058 The progress of anti-rationalism and the onset of decline9 Illuminationism (ishra¯ q) and the reconciliation of Neoplatonismand Sufism 14010 Modern and contemporary trends 152Conclusion 172Appendix 1: the chief philosophical translations 177Appendix 2: leading Mu'tazilite scholars 180Notes 182Select bibliography 188Index...
