Wisdom Of The East: Abu'l Ala The Syrian

By Henry Baerlein

Book Overview

The book ""Wisdom Of The East: Abu'l Ala The Syrian"" by Henry Baerlein is a collection of philosophical and moral teachings of Abu'l Ala al-Ma'arri, a Syrian philosopher and poet from the 11th century. The book is a part of the Wisdom of the East series which aims to introduce the Western world to the Eastern wisdom and philosophy.The book is divided into two parts. The first part includes a brief introduction to the life and works of Abu'l Ala, followed by a selection of his poems and aphorisms. These poems and aphorisms cover a wide range of topics such as love, morality, religion, and the human condition.The second part of the book includes a more detailed discussion of Abu'l Ala's philosophy and worldview. Baerlein examines Abu'l Ala's skepticism towards religion and his belief in the importance of reason and critical thinking. He also explores Abu'l Ala's views on ethics, the nature of reality, and the purpose of human existence.Overall, ""Wisdom Of The East: Abu'l Ala The Syrian"" provides a fascinating insight into the philosophical and moral teachings of one of the most important thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy, religion, and culture.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: 1417956909
• ISBN13: 9781417956906
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"