PHIL 308 - Islamic Philosophy

Institution:

Loyola University Chicago

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Description:

Covers the development of classical Islamic philosophy from 800 to 1200 CE. Attention will be given to the central topics (God, the cosmos, knowledge, the human good) with which Muslim philosophers were concerned and to major figures such as Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, Ibn Sina (Avicenna). Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rushd (Averroes). Outcome: Students will be able to articulate and discuss major philosophical problems of concern to Muslim philosophers of the classical period.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luc.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 274-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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