Mulla Sadra (Makers of the Muslim World) - Hardcover

Book 29 of 45: Makers of the Muslim World

Meisami, Sayeh

 
9781851684298: Mulla Sadra (Makers of the Muslim World)

Synopsis

A timely biography on the single most important and influential philosopher in the Muslim world in the last four hundred years

Mulla Sadra (572 - 1640) is perhaps the single most important and influential philosopher in the Muslim world in the last four hundred years. The author of over forty works, he sought to bring to life the whole heritage of Islamic thought, from philosophy to mysticism, and create a more flexible and conciliatory approach to the problems which seemed to dissociate reason from faith. In this wide-ranging profile, Sayeh Meisami reaches beyond historical narrative to assess the true impact of the man and his ideas. This thought provoking and comprehensive account is ideal for any philosopher wanting to uncover the life and thoughts of a man who represents the climax of intellectual tradition at a crucial point in the history of Islamic civilization.

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About the Author

Sayeh Meisami is a research associate at the Centre for the Study of Religion at the University of Toronto, where she leads the Islamic Philosophy Reading Group.

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