| Author |
Boer, T. J. de (Tjitze J.), 1866-1942 |
| LoC No. |
03032487
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| Title |
Geschichte der Philosophie im Islam
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Geschichte der Philosophie im Islam" by T. J. de Boer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The text aims to present a comprehensive overview of the development of philosophy within the Islamic tradition, emphasizing the intellectual contributions made by Muslim thinkers and the historical contexts that shaped their ideas. This work serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersections of religion, culture, and philosophy in the Islamic world. At the start of the book, the author outlines his ambition to discuss the history of Islamic philosophy in a coherent manner, signaling a fresh approach to the subject. De Boer reflects on the challenges he faced in accessing sources and acknowledges the influences of various scholars on his understanding of the field. The opening also introduces the geographical and historical backdrop of early Islamic society, discussing key figures like Muhammad and the first caliphs while sketching the sociopolitical dynamics that informed philosophical discourse among Arabs, Persians, and other cultures within the Islamic realm. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
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| Subject |
Islamic philosophy -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54679 |
| Release Date |
May 7, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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