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UNINA9910450622403321 |
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Autore |
Leaman Oliver <1950-> |
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Titolo |
An introduction to classical Islamic philosophy / / Oliver Leaman [[electronic resource]] |
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Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2002 |
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ISBN |
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1-107-12219-8 |
1-280-43305-1 |
1-139-16471-6 |
0-511-17512-4 |
0-511-04131-4 |
0-511-15527-1 |
0-511-32875-3 |
0-511-04729-0 |
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Edizione |
[Second edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xv, 253 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Islamic philosophy |
Philosophy, Medieval |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-244) and indexes. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Texts and abbreviations; Introduction; PART I Al-Ghazali's attack on philosophy; PART II Reason v. revelation in practical reasoning; Further reading; Glossary; Index of passages; General index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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Islamic philosophy is a unique and fascinating form of thought, and particular interest lies in its classical (Greek-influenced) period, when many of the ideas of Greek philosophy were used to explore the issues and theoretical problems which arise in trying to understand the Qur'an and Islamic practice. In this revised and expanded 2001 edition of his classic introductory work, Oliver Leaman examines the distinctive features of Classical Islamic philosophy and offers detailed accounts of major individual thinkers. In contrast to many previous studies that have treated this subject as only of historical interest, he offers analysis of the key arguments within Islamic philosophy so that the reader can |
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