Abū'l-Barakāt Al-Baghdādī's Scientific Philosophy: The Kitāb Al-Mu'tabar

By Moshe Pavlov

Abū'l-Barakāt is often considered one of the most comprehensive philosophers of the Arabic-Jewish milieu in the medieval age. His extensive and unique philosophical theories, especially his theories in the particular sciences, were seen as a major challenge for the traditional conceptions of the Aristotelian school of thought during and after this period.

'Abū'l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī's Scientific Philosophy' explores the core material of Abū'l-Barakāt's scientific studies, found in his magnum opus the Kitāb al-Mu'tabar. The book then locates these scientific theories within Abū'l-Barakāt's philosophy more widely. Whilst providing a comprehensive critique of ancient philosophy, including the work of Aristotle, certain affinities between Abū'l-Barakāt's work and that of more modern scientific conceptions are also examined.

Containing vast amounts of previously untranslated text, 'Abū'l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī's Scientific Philosophy' sheds new light on the philosopher's scientific theories, particularly with regards to his logical conceptions. For this reason, the book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Jewish and Islamic Philosophy, whilst the scientific material will appeal to those studying the history of science.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0367877163
• ISBN13: 9780367877163
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"