An Introduction to Classical Islamic Philosophy [Paperback]

A revised and expanded 2001 edition of Oliver Leaman's classic introductory work.Although Islamic philosophy represents one of the most important philosophical traditions in the world, it has only relatively recently begun to receive the attention it deserves in the non-Islamic world. This is a new edition of a successful introductory book, expanded and updated to take account of recent scholarship. It focuses on what is regarded as Islamic philosophy's golden age, and will appeal to students and to any general reader interested in this philosophical tradition.Although Islamic philosophy represents one of the most important philosophical traditions in the world, it has only relatively recently begun to receive the attention it deserves in the non-Islamic world. This is a new edition of a successful introductory book, expanded and updated to take account of recent scholarship. It focuses on what is regarded as Islamic philosophy's golden age, and will appeal to students and to any general reader interested in this philosophical tradition.Although Islamic philosophy represents one of the most important philosophical traditions in the world, it has only relatively recently begun to receive attention in the non-Islamic world. This is a new edition of a successful introductory book, expanded and updated to take account of recent scholarship. It focuses on what is regarded as Islamic philosophy's golden age, and will appeal to students and to any general reader interested in this philosophical tradition.Preface; Introduction; Part I. Al-Ghazali's Attack on Philosophy: 1. How did God create the world?; 2. Immortality and the active intellect; 3. Can God know particulars?; Part II. Reason v. Revelation in Practical Reasoning: 4. Are the ethics of religion objective or subjective?; 5. Happiness, philosophy and society; 6. How to read Islamic philosophy; Further reading; Glossary; Indexes.