Influence Of Epicurean Thought On The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam
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Influence Of Epicurean Thought On The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam
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Author : Craig A. Leisy
language : en
Publisher: Shires Press
Release Date : 2016-09-18
Influence Of Epicurean Thought On The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam written by Craig A. Leisy and has been published by Shires Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-18 with Epicureans (Greek philosophy) categories.
Omar Khayyam (1048-1123 CE), an astronomer and mathematician famous in his own time, is best known today as the author of remarkable verses of poetry on a variety of philosophical subjects including: the meaning of life and death, the existence and nature of god, free will and predestination, and the problem of evil. A collection of his verses was translated by the nineteenth century English poet Edward FitzGerald and published in 1859 as the, Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, the Astronomer-Poet of Persia. The freethinker philosophy of Omar Khayyam, as expressed in his verses, was out of step with his society in the medieval Islamic world. However, his thinking was consistent with that of other freethinkers in the Middle East and may be traced to materialists in ancient Greece such as Democritus (atomism), and Epicurus (341-271 BCE). This book explores evidence that the Persian poet Omar Khayyam, and other poets in the medieval Islamic world, were influenced by the freethinkers in ancient Greece, the source of the conflict between science and religion.
A Study Of Edward Fitzgerald S Treatment Of The Philosophical Thought Of Omar Khayyam
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Author : Emily Harris
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1911
A Study Of Edward Fitzgerald S Treatment Of The Philosophical Thought Of Omar Khayyam written by Emily Harris and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1911 with categories.
The Sufism Of The Rub Iy T Or The Secret Of The Great Paradox
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Author : Omar Khayyam
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-07-20
The Sufism Of The Rub Iy T Or The Secret Of The Great Paradox written by Omar Khayyam and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-20 with Poetry categories.
Omar Khayyam was an 11th-century Astronomer-Poet of Persia. This work borrows verses from 'Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám.' It aimed to convey the higher and deeper truths of the most famous Persian poets. These poets attempted to portray to their fellow citizens the gracious God.
Epicureanism A Very Short Introduction
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Author : Catherine Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2015-12-10
Epicureanism A Very Short Introduction written by Catherine Wilson and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-10 with Philosophy categories.
Epicureanism is commonly associated with a carefree view of life and the pursuit of pleasures, particularly the pleasures of the table. However it was a complex and distinctive system of philosophy that emphasized simplicity and moderation, and considered nature to consist of atoms and the void. Epicureanism is a school of thought whose legacy continues to reverberate today. In this Very Short Introduction, Catherine Wilson explains the key ideas of the School, comparing them with those of the rival Stoics and with Kantian ethics, and tracing their influence on the development of scientific and political thought from Locke, Newton, and Galileo to Rousseau, Marx, Bentham, and Mill. She discusses the adoption and adaptation of Epicurean motifs in science, morality, and politics from the 17th Century onwards and contextualises the significance of Epicureanism in modern life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Epicurus And The Epicurean Tradition
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Author : Jeffrey Fish
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2011-05-26
Epicurus And The Epicurean Tradition written by Jeffrey Fish and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-26 with History categories.
Brings together the work of leading classicists and philosophers in order to show the vitality and development of Epicureanism after Epicurus, and especially the dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation.
The Confluence Of Wisdom Along The Silk Road
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Author : Mostafa Vaziri
language : en
Publisher: Vernon Press
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The Confluence Of Wisdom Along The Silk Road written by Mostafa Vaziri and has been published by Vernon Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Philosophy categories.
For centuries along the vibrant cultural corridor of the Silk Road of Central Asia, philosophers and thinkers from Hellenic, Chinese and Indian traditions debated existential issues. Out of this stimulating milieu, the iconic poet-mathematician Omar Khayyam emerged in the eleventh century, advancing a transformative intercultural philosophy in his poetic work, the Rubaiyat. Vaziri traces the themes of Khayyam’s Rubaiyat back to the highly influential philosophical traditions of the Silk Road and uncovers fascinating parallels in original works by Heraclitus, Zhuangzi (Daoism), Nagarjuna (Mahayana Buddhism), and the Upanishads. In addition, Vaziri’s elegant translation and unique classification of the verses of the Rubaiyat reveal an existential roadmap laid out by Khayyam. In this pioneering volume, Vaziri not only fuses the multiple disciplines of literature, philosophy, culture, history and medicine but also takes the approach of the Rubaiyat to a new level, presenting it as a source of wisdom therapy that stands the test of time in the face of doubt and confusion, offering a platform for self-restoration.
The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayam
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Author : Omar Khayyam
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-06-18
The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayam written by Omar Khayyam and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-18 with categories.
Some of Omar's Rubaiyat warn us of the danger of Greatness, the instability of Fortune, and while advocating Charity to all Men, recommending us to be too intimate with none. Attar makes Nizam-ulMulk use the very words of his friend Omar [Rub. xxviii.], "When Nizam-ul-Mulk was in the Agony (of Death) he said, 'Oh God! I am passing away in the hand of the wind.
Victorian Poetry
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Author : Isobel Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2002-09-11
Victorian Poetry written by Isobel Armstrong and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-09-11 with Literary Collections categories.
In a work that is uniquely comprehensive and theoretically astute, Isobel Armstrong rescues Victorian poetry from its longstanding sepia image as `a moralised form of romantic verse', and unearths its often subversive critique of nineteenth-century culture and politics.
The Rub Y T Of Omar Khayy M
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Author : Edward FitzGerald
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-02-07
The Rub Y T Of Omar Khayy M written by Edward FitzGerald and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-07 with categories.
The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is the title that Edward FitzGerald gave to his translation of a selection of poems, originally written in Persian and numbering about a thousand, attributed to Omar Khayyám (1048-1131), a Persian poet, mathematician and astronomer. A ruba'i is a two-line stanza with two parts (or hemistichs) per line, hence the word rubáiyát (derived from the Arabic language root for "four"), meaning "quatrains". Mystical interpretation "Wine of the Mystic" by Paramahansa Yogananda, is an illustrated interpretation of the FitzGerald translation. Each quatrain is accompanied with Persian text, a glossary of terms, Yoganada's spiritual interpretation, and practical interpretation. It won the 1994 Benjamin Franklin Award in the field of Religion. Yogananda makes an argument for the mystical basis of Khayyam's Rubaiyat. In Who is the Potter? , Abdullah Dougan, a Naqshbandi Sufi, provides a verse-by-verse commentary of the Rubaiyat. Dougan says that while Omar is a minor Sufi teacher compared to the giants - Rumi, Attar and Sana'i, for us he is a marvelous man because we can feel for him and understand his approach. The work is much more accessible than Sana'i's for instance; "Every line of the Rubaiyat has more meaning than almost anything you could read in Sufi literature". Dougan says that the many critics of Fitzgerald miss the point as he is only an instrument for what Allah wanted to happen - there have been many more literally correct translations, but Fitzgerald's is divine inspiration, something far superior, a miracle. In Dougan's opinion, while many read the Rubaiyat literally and hence see Omar as a materialist, he is in fact a spiritual teacher and is much maligned because people do not understand him. Abdullah Dougan says the work is deeply esoteric and "if you approach the quatrains with that in mind, the poem will have a tremendous impact on you as you try to understand it." Religious beliefs were deeply instilled in the people of the time, which gave much influence to the clergy, and the prosecution of poets who made statements contradictory to religious messages were prevalent, as was the case with Hafiz (whose house was raided several times, and was forced to burn some of his more liberal poems) and Ferdowsi (who was branded a heretic and was not permitted to be buried in the Muslims graveyard). The mystic interpretation of themes in poetry which were contrary to Islamic teachings became popular after the Safavid dynasty rise to power and the establishing of Twelver school of Shi'a Islam as the official religion of Iran. At this time poets such as Ferdowsi (who glorified the pre-Islamic Iran and patriotism), Hafiz (with his Epicurean view on life) and Khayyam (with openly agnostic themed poetry) had already found their roots among Iranian culture and their works were looked upon as masterpieces of Persian literature. In order to justify their popularity and lay "credence" to their messages, many Haram themes were interpreted as having hidden mystical meanings and parallels were drawn between verses and Shi'a themes and traditions. Some religious hardliners however repudiated Khayyam and the like altogether (and to a lesser extent still do today). Putting aside all this Khayyam never identified himself as a Sufi nor did anyone in his time. In fact on several occasions he mocks the devoutly religious who criticize the non religious.
Aspects Of Death And Their Effects On The Living
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Author : Frederick Parkes Weber
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1910
Aspects Of Death And Their Effects On The Living written by Frederick Parkes Weber and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1910 with Coins categories.