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Offers an analysis of the work of Alfarabi, the founder of Islamic political philosophy. This philosophical engagement with the writings of and about Alfarabi is suitable for those interested in medieval political philosophy.

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"This is the magisterial work of an extraordinary scholar. Muhsin Mahdi has spent a lifetime editing, translating, and interpreting Alfarabi. In Mahdi's presentation, Alfarabi becomes one of the greatest minds of the Middle Ages, whose original ideas on philosophy and religion, on theology and jurisprudence, are relevant to contemporary discussions." - Joel L. Kraemer, University of Chicago.

Alfarabi and the Foundation of Islamic Political

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      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 15/04/2010
      ISBN13: 9780226501871, 978-0226501871
      ISBN10: 0226501876
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      Philosophy Social and political philosophy Islam

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Offers an analysis of the work of Alfarabi, the founder of Islamic political philosophy. This philosophical engagement with the writings of and about Alfarabi is suitable for those interested in medieval political philosophy.

      Trade Review
      "This is the magisterial work of an extraordinary scholar. Muhsin Mahdi has spent a lifetime editing, translating, and interpreting Alfarabi. In Mahdi's presentation, Alfarabi becomes one of the greatest minds of the Middle Ages, whose original ideas on philosophy and religion, on theology and jurisprudence, are relevant to contemporary discussions." - Joel L. Kraemer, University of Chicago.

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