{"product_id":"9781405196147","title":"Islamic Philosophy A General Introduction","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIslamic Philosophy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA General Introduction\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShams C. Inati\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhilosophy \/ Religious\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unified narrative of medieval Islamic philosophy grounded in primary sources\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents approaching Islamic philosophy for the first time need a text that integrates historical context with sustained philosophical analysis. \u003ci\u003eSelected Pillars of Islamic Philosophy: A Guide for Students\u003c\/i\u003e provides a continuous narrative tracing the development of Islamic philosophy through the thirteenth century, covering six foundational thinkers: al-Kindi, al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, Ibn Bajja, Ibn Tufayl, and Ibn Rushd. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on primary Arabic sources, the book examines major themes including God, the soul, knowledge, good and evil, and the afterlife. It situates philosophical discussion within the rise of Kalam and the translation movement, treating both Eastern and Western medieval Islamic traditions. Fresh interpretations of specific topics, such as al-Farabi's conception of the afterlife, distinguish the analysis. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSummaries and definitions of key terms that orient readers within complex theological and philosophical debates across the tradition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrated background on Islam, theology, and the translation movement connecting intellectual context to each philosopher's arguments and conclusions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear signposting of debates and disagreements among the six thinkers, helping readers trace the evolution of core ideas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA coherent student-friendly format designed to prepare readers for more advanced engagement with primary philosophical sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoverage of both Eastern and Western medieval Islamic philosophical traditions within a single continuous narrative framework\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned for undergraduate and graduate courses in Islamic philosophy, medieval philosophy, philosophy of religion, and Middle Eastern intellectual history, this book prepares students for advanced work with primary sources while serving instructors seeking a concise, unified teaching text and offering scholars in the field a valuable resource for their own research and study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShams C. Inati \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Islamic Philosophy \u0026amp; Theology at Villanova University, specializing in Ibn Sina, metaphysics, and the problem of evil. She earned her PhD at SUNY Buffalo under the renowned scholar George Hourani and is the author of ten books and numerous articles. Dr. Inati has received prestigious honors, including grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. A poet, songwriter, speaker, and advocate for human rights and just peace. Her greatest love is working with her students and enabling them to become objective thinkers and productive members of the global community. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e09 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781405196147\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44804134502540,"sku":"9781405196147","price":27.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781405196147","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}