Al-Kindi's Metaphysics : A Translation of Ya'qub Ibn Ishaq Al-Kindi's Treatise on First Philosophy
Overview
Al-Kindi emerges as a philosopher who attempted to present, interpret, and supplement past philosophies as parts of an essentially unified tradition that would make for a viable philosophy in Islamic society. He assumes a place at or near the beginning of a philosophical current--based on transmission of studies from late Greek thought--that remained vital in the Islamic world for several centuries. Alfred L. Ivry presents a reevaluation of al-Kindi's relationships with the powerful group of theologians, Muʿtazilah. The commentary defines and interprets terms used by al-Kindi, identifies original Arabic and Greek sources, and analyzes the most recent critical research related to each allusion. Complete bibliography and index of Aristotelian sources.
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- ISBN-13: 9781438434162
- ISBN-10: 1438434162
- Publisher: State University of New York Press
- Publish Date: June 1974
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.7 pounds
- Page Count: 217
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