Medieval Arabic Philosophy And Religion

Book Overview

Medieval Arabic Philosophy and Religion by Charles F. Horne is a comprehensive study of the intellectual and religious landscape of the Islamic world during the medieval period. The book explores the complex interplay between philosophy and religion in the Arabic-speaking world, tracing the evolution of Islamic thought from the 8th to the 15th centuries.The author begins by examining the philosophical and theological foundations of Islam, including the role of reason and revelation in Islamic thought. He then delves into the major philosophical schools of the medieval period, including the Aristotelian, Neoplatonic, and Ash'arite traditions. Along the way, Horne explores the contributions of key figures such as al-Farabi, Avicenna, and Averroes, as well as lesser-known thinkers and movements.The book also covers the religious and mystical dimensions of medieval Arabic thought, including Sufism and the development of Islamic mysticism. Horne discusses the ways in which philosophy and religion intersected and influenced one another, as well as the debates and controversies that arose within the Islamic world over issues such as free will, predestination, and the nature of God.Overall, Medieval Arabic Philosophy and Religion offers a rich and nuanced portrait of the intellectual and religious history of the Islamic world during the medieval period, shedding light on the complex and multifaceted nature of Islamic thought and its enduring legacy.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Medieval Arabic, Moorish, and Turkish, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100014.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162889748
• ISBN13: 9781162889740
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"