Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism: His Life, Works and Influence

ISBN-13: 9781851683024 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 178 str.

Majid Fakhry

Opis

This text provides a comprehensive introduction to Al-Farabi, the first Islamic philosopher to translate the work of Plato and Aristotle. Written by leading scholar Majid Fakhry, the book documents the philosopher's life, writings and achievements. Outlining Al-Farabi's impact on the world of philosophy, his views on human reason and the nature of God, this is a definitive guide to a much-neglected figure.