Product Description

The first comprehensive survey of Islamic philosophy from the seventh century to the present, this classic discusses Islamic thought and its effect on the cultural aspects of Muslim life. Fakhry shows how Islamic philosophy has followed from the earliest times a distinctive line of development, which gives it the unity and continuity that are the marks of the great intellectual movements of history.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #79119 in Books
• Published on: 2004-11-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 472 pages

Review
"Fakhry's scholarship is meticulous, and his style, even when handling the most complex ideas, remains simple and straightforward." -- American Journal of Islamic Sciences

About the Author
Majid Fakhry is professor emeritus of philosophy at the American University of Beirut and adjunct professor at Georgetown University. He is the author of several books, including Averroes: His Life, Works, and Influence; Islamic Philosophy, Theology, and Mysticism; Ethical Theories in Islam; Al-Farabi, Founder of Islamic Neoplatonism; and Philosophy, Dogma, and the Impact of Greek Thought on Islam, in addition to fifteen titles in Arabic. He has recently published a translation of the Qur'an entitled An Interpretation of the Qur'an: A Bilingual Edition.

Customer Reviews

Simple
I found this a good, simple book on Islamic Philosophy. Better than other books that I read on the subject. The author has a lucid style and makes things simple and I must agree with the above point that details do get a bit heavy but its truly worth the purchase or at least a read.

Thorough without being overwhelming
Best for those with a good grounding in Greek philosophy and little knowledge of Islamic. At times it gets lost in the minutiae of an argument, but it provides an excellent synoptic overview. Sympathetic to the philosophers but aware of their weaknesses.