Description
A comprehensive examination of the struggle to reconcile philosophy and Islam.
About the Author
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).
Reviews
"a concise, meticulous but quite readable overview" "'fakhry writes very clearly, avoiding excessive technial terminology and presenting the mojor arguments succinctly but carefully." " a cogent, clear and highly useful study". * H-MIDEAST-MEDIEVAL *
"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." * Philosophy East and West *
Book Information
ISBN 9781851686254
Author Majid Fakhry
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Oneworld Publications
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 136mm * 16mm