Description
Book SynopsisPhilosophy in the Islamic World is a comprehensive and unprecedented four-volume reference work devoted to the history of philosophy in the realms of Islam, from its beginnings in the eighth century AD down to modern times. In the period covered by this first volume (eighth to tenth centuries), philosophy began to blossom thanks to the translation of Greek scientific works into Arabic and the emergence of autochthonous intellectual traditions within Islam. Both major and minor figures of the period are covered, giving details of biography and doctrine, as well as detailed lists and summaries of each author’s works. This is the English version of the relevant volume of the Ueberweg, the most authoritative German reference work on the history of philosophy ( Philosophie in der Islamischen Welt Band I: 8.–10. Jahrhundert., Basel: Schwabe, 2012).
Trade Review"Within a short time, Philosophy in the Islamic World is acknowledged as one of the most important resources for the study of all aspects of Islam’s intellectual history. Rotraud Hansberger produced a superb English translation of the German original. The work's comprehensive approach to the subject together with the competence of many experts makes it indispensable for any future study on philosophy in Islam." - Frank Griffel, Professor of Religious Studies, Yale University "Auch wenn Band 3 noch nicht vorliegt, ist bereits jetzt gewiss, dass die Reihe «Philosophie in der islamischen Welt» weit mehr leistet als ein «normales» wissenschaftliches Handbuch: Die Grundlagenarbeit macht die Bände zu unentbehrlichen Standardwerken. Ein Beleg für die grosse Bedeutung des Projekts für die Islamwissenschaft ist auch, dass alle Bände nach der Publikation umgehend auf Englisch übersetzt werden." - Philipp Hufschmid, in: Neue Zürcher Zeitung,17.08.2022.
