An Introduction to Classical Islamic Philosophy

Islamic philosophy is a unique and fascinating form of thought, and particular interest lies in its classical (Greek-influenced) 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.

ISBN 0521797578   Pages 272 ISBN13 9780521797573 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Cambridge University Press   Weight (grammes) 400 Imprint Cambridge University Press   Published in Cambridge Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780521289115 Publication date 12 Nov 2001   Height (mm) 228 Library of Congress B741 .L43 2002   Width (mm) 152 DEWEY 181.07   Spine width (mm) 16 DEWEY edition DC21   Academic level Professional / Scholarly, Tertiary education

		Preface to the first edition
		Preface to the second edition
		List of texts and abbreviations
		Introduction		1
Pt. I		Al-Ghazali's Attack on Philosophy
1		How did God create the world?		41
		Averroes v. Al-Ghazali on the creation of the world		55
		Maimonides and the problem of creation		77
		Creation and the controversy over the nature of causality		94
2		Immortality and the active intellect		107
3		Can God know particulars?		130
Pt. II		Reason v. Revelation in Practical Reasoning
4		Are the ethics of religion objective or subjective?		147
5		Happiness, philosophy and society		174
6		How to read Islamic philosophy		191
		Mysticism		191
		Illuminationism		199
		Issues of interpretation		205
		Averroes and Aristotle		225
		Further reading		237
		Glossary		245
		Index of passages		246
		General index		249

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