Truth and Narrative: The Untimely Thoughts of 'Ayn Al-Qudat

ISBN-13: 9780700710027 / Twarda / 1999 / 694 str.

USA) Dabashi Hamid (Columbia University

Opis

Ayn al-Qudat is one of the geniuses of Islamic intellectual history and has even been described as the true father of deconstructionism. This text provides a clearly-written critical introduction to the intellectual, literary, religious and philosophical struggles of the 12th century as expressed by one of Islam's greatest and most radical writers.

Recenzje

'Anyone interested in Islamic philosophy will learn a lot from this book.' - Oliver Leaman, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies

Spis treści

Introduction: a matter of method; the birth of an individual; sign of a time; the mad game of writing begins; the brothers al-Ghazali and beyond; I, Ayn al Qudat; a book full of preparation; letters with no papers...; ...to write on; apologia; the death of an individual; the man dies, the legacy unfolds. Conclusion: truth and narrative.

O autorze

Hamid Dabashi