Religious Studies 201 - Islam And Philosophy

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Macalester College

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The course begins with an explanation of the concept of philosophy in Islam and explores Islamic philosophical writings addressing a broad range of themes. These include 1) natural disposition and knowledge, 2) how can we know "what we know," 3) reconciling revelatory and philosophical knowledge, 4) the possibility of universallogic, 5) the evolution of religion in community, 6) the meaning of history and civilization, 7) the relationship between law and morality, among others. Philosophers discussed include Farabi (d.950), Ghazalia (d. 1111), Ibn Tufayl (d.1185), Ibn Rushd (d. 1198), and Ibn Khladun (d. 1409). Not offered 2008-2009. (4 credits)

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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