The Heart of Islamic Philosophy: The Quest for Self-Knowledge in the Teachings of Afdal al-Din Kashani [Hardcover]

William C. Chittick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 11, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0195139135 | ISBN-13: 978-0195139136

This book introduces the work of an important medieval Islamic philosopher who is little known outside the Persian world. Afdal al-Din Kashani was a contemporary of a number of important Muslim thinkers, including Averroes and Ibn al-Arabi. Kashani did not write for advanced students of philosophy but rather for beginners. In the main body of his work, he offers especially clear and insightful expositions of various philosophical positions, making him an invaluable resource for those who would like to learn the basic principles and arguments of this philosophical tradition but do not have a strong background in philosophy. Here, Chittick uses Kashani and his work to introduce the basic issues and arguments of Islamic philosophy to modern readers.

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About the Author

William C. Chittick is at State University of New York, Stony Brook.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (October 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195139135
• ISBN-13: 978-0195139136
• Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.1 x 9.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,156,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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