Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Mysticism
Oneworld Publications (Verlag)
978-1-85168-252-2 (ISBN)
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From the introduction of Greek philosophy into the Muslim world in the eighth century to modern times, this book charts the evolution and interaction of philosophy, theology and mysticism in the Islamic context. In a succinct but comprehensive guide, the author highlights key individuals, movements, concepts and writings, and explores the conflicts and controversies between anti-an pro-philosophical parties that have characterised the development of Islamic thought. The book also features coverage of: the translation of ancient texts and their transmission to the Muslim world; the development of a systematic philosophy in Islam; theology, mysticism and the development of Sufism; Islam's interaction with western philosophy and theology; contemporary trends. This accessible book should be of interest to students, scholars, and all those interested in broadening their knowledge of the Islamic tradition.
Majid Fakhry is Emeritus Professor of philosophy and Visiting Research Professor at the Center for Muslim- Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington D.C. His publications include 'Averroes: His Life, Works and Influence'; 'Al-Farabi: Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism' ( both for Oneworld): 'A History of Islamic Philosophy '( Columbia University Press) and 'An Interpretation of the Qur'an ( New York University Press).
Preface ix
Introduction 1
1.THE TRANSMISSION OF ANCIENT PHILOSOPH AND SCIENCE 6
The Greek and Syriac Legacies 6
The Persian and Indian Legacies 9
2.EARLY RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL CONFLICTS 11
The Political Scene in the Seventh Century 11
The Rise of Systematic Theology ( Kalam) 13
The Five Fundamental Principles of the Mu'tazilah 15
3. THE DAWN OF SYSTEMATIC PHILOSOPHY AND FREE THOUGHT IN THE NINTH CENTURY 21
Al- Kindi 21
Abu Bakr al-Razi 29
The progress of free thought 34
4. NEOPLATONISM AND NEOPYTHAGOREANISM IN THE TENTH AND ELEVENTH CENTURIES 38
AL- Farabi 38
Ibn Sin 47
The brethren of Purity 54
Th Diffusion of Philosophical Culture in the Tenth Century 60
5. INTERACTIONS OF PHILOSOPHY AND DOGMA 63
The eclipse of Theological Rationalism 63
The Islamic Assault on Neoplatonism 68
6. PHILOSOPHY AND MYSTICISM 73
Ascetic beginnings 73
Pantheistic or Unitary Mysticism 75
Interactions of Mysticism and Neooplatonism 77
7. THE RESURGENCE OF PERIPATETIC PHILOSOPHY IN AL-ANDALUS 85
The beginnings of Philosophical Speculation in al- Andalus 85
Ibn Bajjah 87
Ibn Tufayl 90
Ibn Rushd 93
8.THE PROGRESS OF ANTI- RATIONALISM AND THE ONSET OF DECLINE 101
Ibn Hazm and Ibn Taymiyah 101
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi and his successors 104
Ibn Khaldun of Tunis and his New Philosophy of History 107
9. ILLUMINATIONISM (ISHRAQ) AND THE RECONCILIATION OF NEOPLATONISM AND SUFISM 113
Al- Suhrawardi 113
Al- Shirazi ( Mulla Sadra and his Successors 116
10. MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY TRENDS 123
Islamic Thought in India-Pakistan and South-East Asia 123
The Continuity of the Ishraqi Tradition in Persia 127
Modernism and Fundamentalism in the Muslim World Today 129
Conclusion 139
Appendix One The Chief Philosophical Translations 143
Appendix Two Leading Mu'tazilite Scholars 146
Select Bibliography 148
Index 154
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 31.8.2000 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 146 x 225 mm |
| Gewicht | 252 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Islam |
| ISBN-10 | 1-85168-252-X / 185168252X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-85168-252-2 / 9781851682522 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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