The Palgrave encyclopedia of Islam and science editors: Shoaib Ahmed Malik

Format:

Website/Database

Contributor:

Malik, Shoaib Ahmed, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam and science.

Genre:

encyclopedias.

Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Continuously updated

Contained In:

Living reference work

Place of Publication:

[Cham, Switzerland] Palgrave Macmillan Cham [2025]-

Summary:

"The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Islam and Science is a groundbreaking reference work, encompassing a wide range of historical and contemporary subjects. It delves into the historical contributions, works, and ideas of Muslim scientists while also exploring modern topics like evolution, psychology, and quantum mechanics, among others. This encyclopedia marks a significant milestone in the study of Islam and Science, addressing themes related to Islamic theology, spirituality, scientific/intellectual history, exegesis, philosophy, jurisprudence, and more, making it a valuable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike"-- Home page

Contents:

Brain death and end of life care / Rafaqat Rashid

Causality in Ashʿarism / Osman Demir

Causality in Mutazilism / Ahmet Mekin Kandemir

Classification of sciences (historical) / Godefroid de Callataÿ

Gender reassignment / Taqwa binti Zabidi

History of veterinary sciences / Anna Ayse Akasoy

Islamic ethics of clinically assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) / Kartina Aisha Choong, Mahmood Chandia

Occasionalism / Sümer Şen

Optics in Kalām / Osman Demir

Science in the Ottoman Empire / Feyza Çelik, Nisa Yağmur Yapıcı

Twelver Shiʿi views on evolution / Amir-Mohammad Gamini

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references

Content viewed on August 25, 2026; title from home page

ISBN:

3031514467

9783031514463

OCLC:

1586574537

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license