PHIL 450W - Islamic Philosophy

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

PHIL - Philosophy

Description:

An introduction to major philosophers from the classical period of Islamic thought, through their own writings. After a look at the historical background, we will sample works from such thinkers as Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, Avicenna, Al-Ghazali, and Averroes. We will give special attention, as did they, to the relation between philosophy and religion, to Islamic occasionalism, and to the nature of the soul.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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