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Leaman, Oliver, 1950-

An introduction to classical Islamic philosophy / Oliver Leaman - 2nd ed - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2002 - xv, 253 pages ; 24 cm

Revised edition of: An introduction to medieval Islamic philosophy. New York : Cambridge University Press, 1985

Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-244) and indexes

Al-Ghazali's attack on philosophy. How did God create the world? -- Immortality and the active intellect -- Can God know particulars? -- Reason v. revelation in practical reasoning. Are the ethics of religion objective or subjective? -- Happiness, philosophy and society -- How to read Islamic philosophy

Online version licensed for access by U. of T. users

In this revised and expanded edition of his classic introductory work, Oliver Leaman examines the distinctive features of classical Islamic philosophy and offers detailed accounts of major individual thinkers

ISBN: 0521793432 9780521793438 0521797578 9780521797573 9786610433056 6610433054

LCCN: 2001037349

Nat. Bib. No.: GB8643383 bnb GBA1V9466 bnb GBA172161 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Islamic philosophy
Philosophy, Medieval

LC Class. No.: B741 / .L43 2002

Dewey Class. No.: ARCH YNDC 181.07 L436A