Philosophy in the Islamic World: Concise Introductions Series

Prominent researcher and academic Peter Adamson presents in "Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction" (published under the Very Short Introductions Series by the Kalima Translation Project at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre) an engaging historical and philosophical study shedding light on the rich intellectual heritage of Muslim philosophers and others who wrote in Arabic. The book explores the contributions of philosophy giants such as Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, Avicenna, Al-Ghazali, and Averroes, and how their ideas interacted with the Greek heritage and Islamic sciences in fields such as logic, metaphysics, and ethics. Through a smooth and accessible style combining academic rigor with clarity, the book offers an exceptional guide for anyone interested in the manifestations of rational thought in Islamic civilization.

Because it corrects many misconceptions about Islamic philosophy, providing a wide and simplified window into one of the most brilliant and influential eras of thought.

For philosophy and history students, researchers, and all those passionate about exploring the roots of rational thought and the history of science in Islamic civilization.