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This book argues that the Muslim theologian Abu Hamid al-Ghazali was a popularizer of philosophy more than its critic and that his theory of mystical cognition is based on the theory of prophecy of the philosopher Avicenna.



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"This book deserves the full attention of all specialists in the field."
Jules Janssens, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium
Journal of the American Oriental Society 135.2 (2015)



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Introduction: A New Paradigm in Ghazālian Studies 1. Heart, Intelligence, Knowledge 2. The Science of Unveiling 3. Tasting and Witnessing 4. Inspiration and Revelation 5. Al-Ghazālī and the Philosophical Tradition. Conclusion

Inspired Knowledge in Islamic Thought AlGhazalis

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 8/22/2011 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415783071, 978-0415783071
      ISBN10: 0415783070
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This book argues that the Muslim theologian Abu Hamid al-Ghazali was a popularizer of philosophy more than its critic and that his theory of mystical cognition is based on the theory of prophecy of the philosopher Avicenna.



      Trade Review

      "This book deserves the full attention of all specialists in the field."
      Jules Janssens, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium
      Journal of the American Oriental Society 135.2 (2015)



      Table of Contents

      Introduction: A New Paradigm in Ghazālian Studies 1. Heart, Intelligence, Knowledge 2. The Science of Unveiling 3. Tasting and Witnessing 4. Inspiration and Revelation 5. Al-Ghazālī and the Philosophical Tradition. Conclusion

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