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In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesserknown philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among Muslims, Jews, and Christians living in Islamic lands, from its historical background to thinkers in the twentieth century.Introducing the main philosophical themes of the Islamic world, Adamson integrates ideas from the Islamic and Abrahamic faiths to consider the broad philosophical questions that continue to invite debate: What is the relationship between reason and religious belief? What is the possibility of proving God's existence? What is the nature of knowledge? Drawing on the most recent research in the field, this book challenges the assumption of the cultural decline of philosophy and science in the Islamic world by demonstrating its rich heritage and overlap with other faiths and philosophies.ABOUT THE SERIES:The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction'? A: The book explores the history and themes of philosophy in the Islamic world, discussing contributions from Muslims, Jews, and Christians in Islamic lands.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction' is Peter Adamson.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book contains 160 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 1, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, as part of the Very Short Introductions series, it is designed to be accessible for beginners and provides an overview of key philosophical ideas.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book cover modern philosophical thinkers? A: Yes, it includes discussions of thinkers from the Islamic world up to the twentieth century.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding the relationship between religion and reason? A: Yes, the book addresses the relationship between reason and religious belief as one of its main philosophical themes.
- Q: Is there an emphasis on the cultural decline of philosophy in the Islamic world? A: No, the book challenges the assumption of cultural decline and highlights the rich heritage of philosophy and science in the Islamic tradition.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: It is part of the Very Short Introductions series published by Oxford University Press.