Heart of Islamic Philosophy The Quest for Self-Knowledge in the Teachings of Afdal Al-Din Kashani

Name: Heart of Islamic Philosophy The Quest for Self-Knowledge in the Teachings of Afdal Al-Din Kashani
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ISBN: 9780195139136

ISBN-10: 0195139135

ISBN-13: 9780195139136

Edition: 2001

Authors: William C. Chittick

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This book introduces the work of an important medieval Islamic philosopher who is little known outside the Persian world. Afdal al-Din Kashani was a contemporary of a number of important Muslim thinkers, including Averroes and Ibn al-Arabi. Kashani did not write for advanced students of philosophy but rather for beginners. In the main body of his work, he offers expecially clear and insightful expositions of various philosophical positions, making him an invaluable resource for those who would like to learn the basic principles and arguments of this philosophical tradition but do not have a strong background in philosophy. Kashani held the position that philosophy awakens people from…

Book details

List price: $155.00
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/11/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Preface


Islamic Philosophy



A Persian Philosopher



The Worldview of Islamic Philosophy



Basic Philosophical Notions


The Writings of B&amacr;b&amacr; Af&dbdot;al



Background Texts



Writings on Practice



Writings on Theory


Notes


Index of Koranic Verses


Index of Hadiths and Sayings


Index of Names and Terms