1 option
Philosophy in the Islamic world : a very short introduction / Peter Adamson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Adamson, Peter, 1972- author.
- Series:
- Very short introductions.
- Very short introductions
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Islamic philosophy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : illustrations, maps.
- Place of Publication:
- [Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2015.
- Summary:
- In this introduction, Peter Adamson sheds light on the philosophical ideas that emerged in the Islamic world. From the beginnings of the tradition to the twenty first century, he traces the history of philosophy among those living in Islamic lands, highlighting its key themes and ongoing relevance to contemporary concerns.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- A historical whirlwind tour
- Reason and revelation
- God and being
- Eternity
- Knowledge
- Ethics and politics
- Philosophy in the Islamic world: a timeline.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on October 12, 2015).
- ISBN:
- 0-19-150658-3
- 0-19-178542-3
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.