Al-Kindī

Al-Kindī / Peter Adamson.

Part of the 'Great Medieval Thinkers' series, this book focuses on an Islamic philosopher, Al-Kindī. It surveys what is known of his life, examines his thought on a range of topics, and considers the relationship of his work to his Greek sources.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Adamson, Peter, 1972-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2007.
Series:Great medieval thinkers.
Subjects:
Kindī, > -approximately 873.
Kindī, > -approximately 873
Islamic philosophy.
Islamic philosophy
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Life, works, and influence
  • 2. Falsafa : sources and structure
  • 3. Metaphysics : oneness and being
  • 4. Eternity : infinite creator and finite world
  • 5. Psychology : soul, intellect, and knowledge
  • 6. Ethics : Socratic, stoic, platonic
  • 7. Science : mathematics and methodology
  • 8. The heavens : prediction and providence.

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