Although strongly influenced by Greek thought; Islamic philosophers also developed an original philosophical culture of their own which flourished from the ninth through the fourteenth century. This volume offers new translations of philosophical writings by Farabi; Ibn Sina (Avicenna); Ghazali; Ibn Tufayl; and Ibn Rushd (Averroes). A historical and philosophical introduction sets the writings in context and traces their preoccupations and their achievements.
#925276 in Books Cambridge University Press 1987-08-28Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.98 x 1.06 x 5.98l; 1.62 #File Name: 0521337674455 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great book to read.By CustomerI recently purchased this book on December 14th 2016 this is a great book ;it takes you through the beginnings of human inhabitants from the Roman; Byzantine; Christian; Islamic empires dynasties in the region. The book gives great insight into the individual countries purchase the book it's worth it.12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Fine Detail; Sweeping NarrativeBy C. W. DayJamil M. Abun-Nasr's History of the Maghrib in the Islamic Period is a finely detailed tapestry which sweeps from the early days of the Al-Moravids in Morocco to the post-colonial regimes in Morocco; Algeria; Tunisia; and Libya. While the book is academic in tone; it is so well written as to be accessible to the casual reader; so long as one is willing to come to grips with the intracacies of Maghreban dynastic politics.While I learned more from the first half of the book; which discusses pre-Modern Maghreban history; the second portion covering the modern era was particularly relevant in light of the recent rioting in France. Abun-Nasr vividly describes how the European powers - under the guise of bringing civilization - ruthlessly exploited their North African colonies; and to some degree continue to do so to this day. Although the fruits of their policies were most bitter in Algeria; it is clear that throughout the Maghrib the European powers' short-sighted pursuit of commercial gain had long-term repercussions for everyone involved.2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. WonderfulBy J. SchneiderI worship this guy. Fascinating book on a difficult region with a wonderful approach that is rigorous and well-documented. Dr. Abun-Nasr has my deep appreciation.
