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The biographical encyclopedia of Islamic philosophy / edited by Oliver Leaman ; contributors, Zaid Ahmad [and thirty-seven others].
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Islamic philosophy--Biography.
- Islamic philosophy.
- Islamic philosophy--Encyclopedias.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (561 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- London, England : Bloomsbury Academic, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Philosophy flourished in the Islamic world for many centuries, and continues to be a significant feature of cultural life today. Now available in paperback, The Biographical Encyclopedia of Islamic Philosophy covers all the major and many minor philosophers, theologians, and mystics who contributed to its development. With entries on over 300 thinkers and key concepts in Islamic philosophy, this updated landmark work also includes a timeline, glossary and detailed bibliography. It goes beyond philosophy to reference all kinds of theoretical inquiry which were often linked with philosophy, su
- Contents:
- Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to the Paperback Edition; Introduction; Islamic History Timeline; How to Use the Encyclopedia; General Bibliography; List of Contributors; List of Biographical Entries and Authors; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; P; Q; R; S; T; U; W; Y; Z; Glossary; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 1-4725-6946-6
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