De Lacy O'Leary

Arabic Thought and Its Place in History

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Produktbeschreibung

Explore the profound journey of ancient Greek philosophy as it traversed through the Islamic world to spark the Renaissance in Arabic Thought and Its Place in History by De Lacy O'Leary. This compelling narrative traces the vital role of Syriac writers in the Middle East who first embraced Hellenic ideas, setting the stage for the rich intellectual heritage of the Islamic Golden Age. Delve into the evolution of Islamic thought across its major branches-Shia, Sunni, and Sufi-alongside lesser-known sects, and their interplay with Islamic philosophy. Journey from the vibrant cultural hub of Baghdad to the flourishing scholarly endeavors in Islamic Spain, where Muslim and Jewish scholars enriched Arabic philosophy. Witness the pivotal moment when Christian scholars reintroduced Plato and Aristotle to Europe, laying the groundwork for the Italian Renaissance. This book offers an essential, college-level exploration of the history of Islamic thought, providing invaluable insights into its enduring influence.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Welford Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 204
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 133mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 218g
• ISBN-13: 9781396326400
• ISBN-10: 1396326405
• Artikelnr.: 70957082

Autorenporträt

De Lacy O'Leavy Lecturer in Aramaic and Syriac, Bristol University Author of Arabic Thought and its Place in History

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1 The Syriac Version of Hellenism
Chapter 2 The Arab Period
Chapter 3 The Coming of the 'Abbasids
Chapter 4 The Translators
Chapter 5 The Mu'tazilites
Chapter 6 The Eastern Philosophers
Chapter 7 Sufism
Chapter 8 Orthodox Scholasticism
Chapter 9 Western Philosophy
Chapter 10 The Jewish Teansmittoes
Chapter 11 Influence of the Arabic Philosophers on Latin Scholasticism
Concluding Paragraph
Chronological Table