Islamic philosophy has often been treated as mainly of historical interest, belonging to the history of ideas rather than to philosophy. This volume challenges this belief, and provides an indispensable reference tool. It includes: * Detailed discussions of the most important figures from earliest times to the present day * Chapters on key concepts in Islamic philosophy, and on relevant traditions in Greek and western philosophy * Contributions by 50 leading experts in the field, from over 16 countries * Analysis of a vast geographical area with discussions of Arabic, Persian,...
Islamic philosophy has often been treated as mainly of historical interest, belonging to the history of ideas rather than to philosophy. This volume c...
In this collection, 35 authors, from Britain, Canada, Israel, and the United States cover the full range of Jewish philosophy, concentrating upon the philosophical interest of the ideas themselves. No attempt has been made to deal with every single Jewish philosopher, but the major schools of thought and controversy are dealt with in this collection, and bibliographical information is supplied by the individual authors. The discussion ranges from the Bible itself to postmodern trends, from the thought of Moses Maimonides to those who discuss the nature of the Holocaust. The links between...
In this collection, 35 authors, from Britain, Canada, Israel, and the United States cover the full range of Jewish philosophy, concentrating upon the ...
Islamic philosophy has often been treated as being largely of historical interest, belonging to the history of ideas rather than to philosophical study. This volume successfully overturns such a view. Emphasizing the living nature and rich diversity of the subject, it examines the main thinkers and schools of thought, from the earliest period to the present day; discusses the key concepts of Islamic philosophy, and related traditions in Greek and Western philosophy; and covers a vast geographical area, analyzing Islamic philosophy in the Arabic, Persian, Indian, Turkish and South East Asian...
Islamic philosophy has often been treated as being largely of historical interest, belonging to the history of ideas rather than to philosophical stud...
Jewish philosophy is often presented as an addendum to Jewish religion rather than as a rich and varied tradition in its own right, but the History of Jewish Philosophy explores the entire scope and variety of Jewish philosophy from philosophical interpretations of the Bible right up to contemporary Jewish feminist and postmodernist thought. The links between Jewish philosophy and its wider cultural context are stressed, building up a comprehensive and historically sensitive view of Jewish philosophy and its place in the development of philosophy as a whole. Includes: Detailed discussions of...
Jewish philosophy is often presented as an addendum to Jewish religion rather than as a rich and varied tradition in its own right, but the History of...
The History of Chinese Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Chinese philosophy over the last three thousand years. An outstanding team of international contributors provide seventeen accessible entries organised into five clear parts:
Identity of Chinese Philosophy
Classical Chinese Philosophy (I): Pre-Han Period
Classical Chinese Philosophy (II): From Han Through Tang
Classical Chinese Philosophy (III): From Song Through Early...
The History of Chinese Philosophy is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Chinese ...
A comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Chinese philosophy over the last 3000 years. This collection is essential reading for students of Chinese philosophy, and will be of interest to those seeking to explore the lasting significance of this rich and complex philosophical tradition.
A comprehensive and authoritative examination of the movements and thinkers that have shaped Chinese philosophy over the last 3000 years. This collect...
