Two Andalusian Philosophers [Hardcover]

Ibn Rushd (Author), Jim Colville (Author), Ibn Tufayl (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0710306431 | ISBN-13: 978-0710306432 0

Two Andalusian Philosophers is a short but comprehensive introduction to the central concerns of Islamic philosophy and its relationship with shari'a law. The Story of Hayy ibn Yaqzan by Ibn Tufayl and The Definitive Statement by Averroes represent the last, great flourish of Islamic philosophy in twelfth century Andalusia. The influence of Averroes upon Latin scholastic philosophy is well known (although the content of his writings may be rather less familiar to a modern readership). Ibn Tufayl's reputation rests primarily upon Hayy ibn Yaqzan, which is among the most accessible of Islamic mystical writings. Widely known in English translation during the early eighteenth century, he was an important influence upon the composition of Robinson Crusoe.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Arabic

About the Author

Jim Colville is with the Royal Commission in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (August 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0710306431
• ISBN-13: 978-0710306432
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,633,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)