Books of Definition in Islamic Philosophy

Name: Books of Definition in Islamic Philosophy
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By Kiki Kennedy-Day

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The first section of this book surveys the development of Islamic philosophy though an examination of the definitions for substance, cause and matter. These important philosophical terms were defined by each new generation of philosophers. The definitions show an awareness of Greek philosophy, but also take metaphysical thought into an Islamic matrix. In the second section the author translates Ibn Sina's "Kitab al-hudud" (Book of Definition) and puts the tenth-century philosopher in his proper geopolitical sphere. Questions of Ibn Sina' connection with the East as well as medieval scholastic philosophy are considered. Teaching Islamic philosophy outside of the Arabic-speaking world has been handicapped by a lack of primary texts in translation and studies of basic concepts. This book makes the foundation of this field more accessible to students and a general readership. By translating this little-known but pivotal text into readable English, Kennedy-Day has opened a door for a wider range of readers.

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Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 216
Release Date:: 2003-03-01
Publication Date:: 2002-12-12
Publisher:: Routledge
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0700717234
ISBN13:: 9780700717231
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 493 g
Height:: 161 cm
Width:: 240 cm
Thickness:: 16 cm

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