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The Arabic philosophical fable "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" is a classic of medieval Islamic philosophy. This book places "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" in its historical and philosophical context.

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"An enchanting and puzzling story.... The book transcends all historical and cultural environments to settle upon the questions of human life that perpetually intrigue men." - Middle East Journal "Goodman has done a service to the modern English reader by providing a readable translation of a philosophically significant allegory." - Philosophy East and West "Adds bright new pieces to an Islamic mosaic whose general shape is already known." - American Historical Review "One of the most remarkable books of the Middle Ages." - Times Literary Supplement"

Ibn Tufayls Hayy Ibn Yaqzan

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 01/11/2009
    ISBN13: 9780226303109, 978-0226303109
    ISBN10: 0226303101
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    Islamic and Arab philosophy

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    The Arabic philosophical fable "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" is a classic of medieval Islamic philosophy. This book places "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" in its historical and philosophical context.

    Trade Review
    "An enchanting and puzzling story.... The book transcends all historical and cultural environments to settle upon the questions of human life that perpetually intrigue men." - Middle East Journal "Goodman has done a service to the modern English reader by providing a readable translation of a philosophically significant allegory." - Philosophy East and West "Adds bright new pieces to an Islamic mosaic whose general shape is already known." - American Historical Review "One of the most remarkable books of the Middle Ages." - Times Literary Supplement"

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