Episodes
Tuesday Jul 28, 2015
Ep.51-Al-Farabi and his Philosophy
Tuesday Jul 28, 2015
Tuesday Jul 28, 2015
Al-Farabi (d.950) was one of the most important philosophers of the world of early Islam. This episode briefly introduces part of his contribution to metaphysics and political philosophy.
Sources and further readings:
A History of Islamic Philosophy by Majid Fakhry
Islamic Philosophy A-Z by Peter S. Groff
Islamic Philosophy: an Introduction by Oliver Leaman
The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy Edited by P. Adamson/R.C. Taylor
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
EP.50-Philosophy and Religion between al-Kindi and al-Razi
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
Thursday Jul 09, 2015
This episode highlights two perspectives in early philosophy within Muslim contexts. Al-Kindi (d. 860s) viewed philosophy and religion as compatible and important whereas al-Razi (d.925) was skeptical of revelation and prophets.
Sources and further readings:
A History of Islamic Philosophy by Majid Fakhry
Islamic Philosophy A-Z by Peter S. Groff
Islamic Philosophy: an Introduction by Oliver Leaman
The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy Edited by P. Adamson/R.C. Taylor
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