Classical Arabic Philosophy

Name: Classical Arabic Philosophy
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780872208711
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An Anthology of Sources

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Classical Arabic Philosophy offers a comprehensive selection of texts from leading Arabic philosophers of the classical era. It covers key areas including logic, philosophy of science, natural philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and politics. The volume features a detailed introduction, thorough annotations, a bibliography, and a glossary-index, making it accessible for both scholars and newcomers to Arabic philosophical thought.
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This volume is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students of philosophy as well as academics seeking a thorough introduction or reference to classical Arabic philosophical works. It suits those interested in the historical development of philosophical ideas across various disciplines.

Introduces classical Arabic philosophers through substantial selections from key works in each of the fields - including logic, philosophy of science, natural philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and politics - to which they made contributions. It provides introduction situating the works within their historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts.

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This collection presents selections from the works of the major Arabic philosophers of the classical period on topics including logic, philosophy of science, natural philosophy, metaphysics, ethics and politics. A general Introduction, extensive annotation, a bibliography and a glossary-index offer support both to scholars and to those approaching these materials for the first time.

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Esteemed scholar Peter Adamson praises the book as a transformative resource for studying and teaching Arabic philosophy, highlighting its rich selection of texts and first-time translations of important works. He anticipates it becoming the standard anthology in the field. The collection is also commended for its intellectual rigor and clarity, making it invaluable even for teachers without specialised expertise.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872208711

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: none

Contributors:

Translated by Jon McGinnis
Translated by David C. Reisman

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 596g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Jon McGinnis is Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Missouri St. Louis.