A History of Islamic Philosophy
Edition: 3 edition
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Published: October 31, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 472
ISBN-13: 9780231132213
Subjects: Islam; Oriental & Indian philosophy; Philosophy; Religion - World Religions; Islam - History; Middle East - General; Religious; Philosophy / Eastern; History; Philosophy, Islamic
First sentence: The Arab conquest of the Near East was virtually complete by 641, the year in which Alexandria fell to the Arab general 'Amr b. al-'As.
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.