An Islamic Philosophy Of Virtuous Religions
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An Islamic Philosophy Of Virtuous Religions
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Author : Joshua Parens
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2012-02-01
An Islamic Philosophy Of Virtuous Religions written by Joshua Parens and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with Religion categories.
Joshua Parens provides an introduction to the thought of Alfarabi, a tenth-century Muslim political philosopher whose writings are particularly relevant today. Parens focuses on Alfarabi's Attainment of Happiness, in which he envisions the kind of government and religion needed to fulfill Islam's ambition of universal acceptance. Parens argues that Alfarabi seeks to temper the hopes of Muslims and other believers that one homogeneous religion might befit the entire world and counsels acceptance of the possibility of a multiplicity of virtuous religions. Much of Alfarabi's approach is built upon Plato's Republic, which Parens also examines in order to provide the necessary background for a proper understanding of Alfarabi's thought.
Classical Islamic Philosophy
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Author : Luis Xavier López-Farjeat
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-08-10
Classical Islamic Philosophy written by Luis Xavier López-Farjeat and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-10 with Philosophy categories.
This thematic introduction to classical Islamic philosophy focuses on the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their importance within the history of philosophy. Approaching the topics in a comprehensive and accessible way in this new volume, Luis Xavier Lopez-Farjeat, one of the co-editors of The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy, makes classical Islamic philosophy approachable for both the new and returning student of the history of philosophy, medieval philosophy, the history of ideas, classical Islamic intellectual history, and the history of religion. Providing readers with a complete view of the most hotly contested debates in the Islamic philosophical tradition, Lopez-Farjeat discusses the development of theology (kalām) and philosophy ( falsafa) during the ʿAbbāsid period, including the translation of Aristotle into Arabic, the philosophy and theology of Islamic revelation, logic and philosophy of language, philosophy of natural science, metaphysics, psychology and cognition, and ethics and political philosophy. This volume serves as an indispensable tool for teachers, students, and independent learners aiming to discover the philosophical problems and ideas that defined the classical Islamic world. Key Features • Offers readers a broad, thorough view of the history of Islamic philosophy by using a thematic approach. • Traces the dialogues between philosophers and theologians about important and controversial topics. • Offers both historical descriptions of the key debates in classical Islamic philosophy and current interpretations by contemporary scholars. • Includes extensive lists for further reading at the end of each chapter, directing curious students to the best avenues for further research.
Polished Mirror
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Author : Cyrus Ali Zargar
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-11-02
Polished Mirror written by Cyrus Ali Zargar and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-02 with Religion categories.
Islamic philosophy and Sufism evolved as distinct yet interweaving strands of Islamic thought and practice. Despite differences, they have shared a concern with the perfection of the soul through the development of character. In The Polished Mirror, Cyrus Ali Zargar studies the ways in which, through teaching and storytelling, pre-modern Muslims lived, negotiated, and cultivated virtues. Examining the writings of philosophers, ascetics, poets, and saints, he locates virtue ethics within a dynamic moral tradition. Innovative, engaging, and approachable, this work – the first in the English language to explore Islamic ethics in the fascinating context of narrative – will be a valuable resource for both students and scholars.
Ghazali S Theory Of Virtue
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Author : Mohammed A. Sherif
language : en
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Release Date : 2019-06-12
Ghazali S Theory Of Virtue written by Mohammed A. Sherif and has been published by State University of New York Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-12 with Religion categories.
A study of Ghazali’s ethical thought as shown in his extensive treatment of the virtues and their relation to the ends of life and to each other.
Islamic Philosophy Of Religion
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Author : J. I. Laliwala
language : en
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
Release Date : 2005
Islamic Philosophy Of Religion written by J. I. Laliwala and has been published by Sarup & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Philosophy categories.
Alfarabi And The Foundation Of Islamic Political Philosophy
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Author : Muhsin S. Mahdi
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2020-05-21
Alfarabi And The Foundation Of Islamic Political Philosophy written by Muhsin S. Mahdi and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-21 with Philosophy categories.
In this work, Muhsin Mahdi—widely regarded as the preeminent scholar of Islamic political thought—distills more than four decades of research to offer an authoritative analysis of the work of Alfarabi, the founder of Islamic political philosophy. Mahdi, who also brought to light writings of Alfarabi that had long been presumed lost or were not even known, presents this great thinker as his contemporaries would have seen him: as a philosopher who sought to lay the foundations for a new understanding of revealed religion and its relation to the tradition of political philosophy. Beginning with a survey of Islamic philosophy and a discussion of its historical background, Mahdi considers the interrelated spheres of philosophy, political thought, theology, and jurisprudence of the time. He then turns to Alfarabi's concept of "the virtuous city," and concludes with an in-depth analysis of the trilogy, Philosophy of Plato and Aristotle. This philosophical engagement with the writings of and about Alfarabi will be essential reading for anyone interested in medieval political philosophy.
Traditional Islamic Ethics
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Author : Irfaan Jaffer
language : en
Publisher: Vernon Press
Release Date : 2021-11-29
Traditional Islamic Ethics written by Irfaan Jaffer and has been published by Vernon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-29 with categories.
"Traditional Islamic Ethics: The Concept of Virtue and its Implications for Human Rights" concentrates on the subject of Islam and modernity and Islam and human rights, a topic that has become popular and relevant with the rise of globalization and the interest in Islamic extremism and human rights. This book distinguishes itself by operating within the framework of the traditional school of thought or 'Islamic Traditionalism'. In doing so, it draws on Islam's 1400-year-old spiritual and intellectual tradition and its understanding of ethics and virtue, along with truth, justice, freedom, and equality. This book argues that Islam's pre-modern approach is indispensable in creating an organic and integral human rights model for Muslims. The first section argues that the current understanding and implementation of international human rights needs to be more flexible and inclusive if it truly aims to be universal in scope; this is because 'The Universal Declaration' and its offshoots are still underpinned by secular-liberal principles, and therefore, are at odds with other cultural traditions. To this end, this section critically explores popular human rights histories and contemporary ethical theories that attempt to justify human rights. The second section of this book provides a general overview on the subject of 'Islam and Human Rights'. After explaining some of the main problems, this section examines various solutions offered by Muslim academics and scholars, focusing on four different types of Muslim responses to modernity and human rights: liberal, progressive, traditional, and fundamentalist. It concludes that there are 'spaces of convergence' between modern-liberal ethics and traditional Islamic virtue ethics while maintaining that there are also fundamental differences and that these differences should be welcomed by human rights theorists and advocates. The book's intended audience is primarily post-graduate students and professional academics in the fields of Human Rights, Ethical Philosophy, and Islamic Studies (modern Islamic thought, Sufism, Islamic theology, Islamic Philosophy, and Traditionalism). It will also appeal to anyone interested in the subject of Islam and modernity in general and Islam and human rights in particular.
History Of Islamic Philosophy
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Author : I.M.N. Al-Jubouri
language : en
Publisher: Authors On Line Ltd
Release Date : 2004
History Of Islamic Philosophy written by I.M.N. Al-Jubouri and has been published by Authors On Line Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Caliphs categories.
Very occasionally a book appears which provides a perfect bridge between amateurs and professionals. This event is usually less likely to happen in the somewhat arcane field of philosophy and almost beyond concept in the English speaking world when the subject is entwined with the history of Islam. The finer points of philosophical issues are also discussed and presented to enable anyone, whether a scholar or not, Arabic or Westerner, to understand the truths these ancients sought.
Prophetic Niche In The Virtuous City
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Author : Hikmet Yaman
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2011-06-09
Prophetic Niche In The Virtuous City written by Hikmet Yaman and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-09 with Philosophy categories.
Analyzing the concept of ḥikmah in early Islamic texts, this book brings earliest scholarly materials to the service of modern readers and thus offers a comprehensive contextualization of this subtle and elusive notion in the collective usage of early Muslim authors, especially in the works of lexicographers, exegetes, philosophers, and Sufis.
The Art Of Jihad
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Author : Malik Mufti
language : en
Publisher: SUNY Press
Release Date : 2019-10-01
The Art Of Jihad written by Malik Mufti and has been published by SUNY Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-01 with Political Science categories.
Identifies and traces the evolution of a forgotten “realist” tradition in medieval Islamic political thought, and considers the prospects for its revival in the context of the contemporary Middle East. Now all but forgotten, there exists within medieval Islamic political thought a coherent “realist” tradition analogous to its Western counterpart. In The Art of Jihad, Malik Mufti begins by analyzing contemporary debates on jihad designed to highlight the lacuna occupied by realism in other cultures. He explicates the features of medieval Islamic realism; those it shares with realism everywhere—a focus on power, for example, or the ubiquity of human conflict—but also those features that are distinctive: its insistence on the political centrality of religion, its rejection of scientific certainty, its valorization of hierarchy, and its adherence to empire as the optimal ethico-political framework. These features are fleshed out through the writings of medieval political thinkers such as Ibn al-Muqaffa`, al-Jahiz, and the anonymous author of a seminal military manual, as well as political philosophers such as Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun. Finally, Mufti explores the prospects for a revival of Islamic realism in the context of the political and intellectual upheavals currently besetting the Middle East. “There are few more important themes in Islamic political thought than the problem and status of jihad. Despite the great richness of the Islamic tradition, it is widely recognized that less progress has been made than one might hope in contending in a fruitful way with this phenomenon. This book is one of those rare works that offers a new way of looking at the matter.” — Joshua Parens, author of An Islamic Philosophy of Virtuous Religions: Introducing Alfarabi
