Published by Cambridge University Press.
Islamic philosophy is a unique and fascinating form of thought, and
particular interest lies in its classical period,
when many of the ideas of Greek philosophy were used to explore the
issues and theoretical problems which arise in trying to understand the
Qur'an and Islamic practice. In this revised and expanded 2001 edition
of his classic introductory work, Oliver Leaman examines the distinctive
features of Classical Islamic philosophy and offers detailed accounts
of major individual thinkers. In contrast to many previous studies that
have treated this subject as only of historical interest, he offers
analysis of the key arguments within Islamic philosophy so that the
reader can engage with them and assess their strengths and weaknesses.
His book will interest a wide range of readers in philosophy, religious
studies and Islamic studies.
- **A revised and expanded edition of Leaman's classic introductory work,
- **Examines the distinctive features of Classical Islamic philosophy and
offers detailed accounts of major individual thinker,
- **Will be of interest to a wide range of readers in philosophy, religious
studies and Islamic studies.
Table of Contents :
---Preface to the First Edition,
---Preface to the Second Edition,
---Lists of texts and abbreviations,
---Introduction.
---Part [
I]. Al-Ghazali's Attack on Philosophy:
------1. How did God create the world?
------2. Immortality and the active intellect
------3. Can God know particulars?
---Part [
II]. Reason v. Revelation in Practical Reasoning:
------4. Are the ethics of religion objective or subjective?
------5. Happiness, philosophy and society,
------6. How to read Islamic philosophy,
---------Mysticism,
---------Iluminationism,
---------Issues of Interpretation,
---------Averroes and Aristotle.
---Further reading,
---Glossary,
---Indexes.