Science of the Cosmos, Science of the Soul: The Pertinence of Islamic Cosmology in the Modern World

by William C. Chittick

Islamic Intellectualism is dead: or so argues William Chittick in this radical new book challenging modern trends in religious thought. Whilst many may say that Islamic studies thrives as a subject, Chittick points to the words of one of his former Professors when describing young colleagues: "they know everything one can possibly know about a text, except what it says". Indeed, Chittick states that it is impossible to understand ancient Islamic texts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851684956
• ISBN13: 9781851684953
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: ONEWorld Publications
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.4"