Abū'l-Barakā̄t al-Baghdādī's scientific philosophy : the Kitāb al-Muʻtabar /
Author / Creator: | Pavlov, Moshe M. |
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Imprint: | London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2017. |
Description: | xvi, 367 pages ; 24 cm. |
Language: | English |
Series: | Routledge Jewish studies series Routledge Jewish studies series. |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11015464 |
Summary: | Abū'l-Barakāt is often considered one of the most comprehensive philosophers of the Arabic-Jewish milieu in the medieval age. His extensive and unique philosophical theories, especially his theories in the particular sciences, were seen as a major challenge for the traditional conceptions of the Aristotelian school of thought during and after this period. ' Abū'l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī's Scientific Philosophy' explores the core material of Abū'l-Barakāt's scientific studies, found in his magnum opus the Kitāb al-Mu'tabar. The book then locates these scientific theories within Abū'l-Barakāt's philosophy more widely. Whilst providing a comprehensive critique of ancient philosophy, including the work of Aristotle, certain affinities between Abū'l-Barakāt's work and that of more modern scientific conceptions are also examined. Containing vast amounts of previously untranslated text, ' Abū'l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī's Scientific Philosophy' sheds new light on the philosopher's scientific theories, particularly with regards to his logical conceptions. For this reason, the book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Jewish and Islamic Philosophy, whilst the scientific material will appeal to those studying the history of science. |
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Physical Description: | xvi, 367 pages ; 24 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781138640450 113864045X 9781315636603 1315636603 |