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This valuable reference work synthesizes and elucidates traditional themes and issues in Islamic philosophy as well as prominent topics emerging from the last twenty years of scholarship. Written for a wide readership of students and scholars, The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy is unique in including coverage of both perennial philosophical issues in an Islamic context and also distinct concerns that emerge from Islamic religious thought. This work constitutes a substantial affirmation that Islamic philosophy is an integral part of the Western philosophical tradition.Featuring 33 chapters, divided into seven thematic sections, this volume explores the major areas of philosophy: Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy in the Sciences, Philosophy of Mind/Epistemology, and Ethics/Politics as well as philosophical issues salient in Islamic revelation, theology, prophecy, and mysticism.Other features include:•A focus on both the classical and post-classical periods•A contributing body that includes both widely respected scholars from around the world and a handful of the very best younger scholars•"Reference" and "Further Reading" sections for each chapter and a comprehensive index for the whole volumeThe result is a work that captures Islamic philosophy as philosophy. In this way it serves students and scholars of philosophy and religious studies and at the same time provides valuable essays relevant to the study of Islamic thought and theology.

This volume brings together contributions from distinguished scholars in the history of philosophy, focusing on points of interaction between discrete historical contexts, religions, and cultures found within the premodern period. The contributions connect thinkers from antiquity through the Middle Ages and include philosophers from the three major monotheistic faiths—Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.By emphasizing premodern philosophy’s shared textual roots in antiquity, particularly the writings of Plato and Aristotle, the volume highlights points of cross-pollination between different schools, cultures, and moments in premodern thought. Approaching the complex history of the premodern world in an accessible way, the editors organize the volume so as to underscore the difficulties the premodern period poses for scholars, while accentuating the fascinating interplay between the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin philosophical traditions. The contributors cover many topics ranging from the aims of Aristotle’s cosmos, the adoption of Aristotle’s Organon by al-Fārābī, and the origins of the□ Plotiniana Arabica to the role of Ibn Gabirol’s Fons vitae in the Latin West, the ways in which Islamic philosophy shaped thirteenth-century Latin conceptions of light, Roger Bacon’s adaptation of Avicenna for use in his moral philosophy, and beyond. The volume’s focus on "source-based contextualism" demonstrates an appreciation for the rich diversity of thought found in the premodern period, while revealing methodological challenges raised by the historical study of premodern philosophy.Contextualizing Premodern Philosophy: Explorations of the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin Traditions is a stimulating resource for scholars and advanced students working in the history of premodern philosophy.

This volume brings together contributions from distinguished scholars in the history of philosophy, focusing on points of interaction between discrete historical contexts, religions, and cultures found within the premodern period. The contributions connect thinkers from antiquity through the Middle Ages and include philosophers from the three major monotheistic faiths—Judaism, Islam, and Christianity.By emphasizing premodern philosophy’s shared textual roots in antiquity, particularly the writings of Plato and Aristotle, the volume highlights points of cross-pollination between different schools, cultures, and moments in premodern thought. Approaching the complex history of the premodern world in an accessible way, the editors organize the volume so as to underscore the difficulties the premodern period poses for scholars, while accentuating the fascinating interplay between the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin philosophical traditions. The contributors cover many topics ranging from the aims of Aristotle’s cosmos, the adoption of Aristotle’s Organon by al-Fārābī, and the origins of the□ Plotiniana Arabica to the role of Ibn Gabirol’s Fons vitae in the Latin West, the ways in which Islamic philosophy shaped thirteenth-century Latin conceptions of light, Roger Bacon’s adaptation of Avicenna for use in his moral philosophy, and beyond. The volume’s focus on "source-based contextualism" demonstrates an appreciation for the rich diversity of thought found in the premodern period, while revealing methodological challenges raised by the historical study of premodern philosophy.Contextualizing Premodern Philosophy: Explorations of the Greek, Hebrew, Arabic, and Latin Traditions is a stimulating resource for scholars and advanced students working in the history of premodern philosophy.

This thematic introduction to classical Islamic philosophy focuses on the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their importance within the history of philosophy. Approaching the topics in a comprehensive and accessible way in this new volume, Luis Xavier Lopez-Farjeat, one of the co-editors of The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy, makes classical Islamic philosophy approachable for both the new and returning student of the history of philosophy, medieval philosophy, the history of ideas, classical Islamic intellectual history, and the history of religion. Providing readers with a complete view of the most hotly contested debates in the Islamic philosophical tradition, Lopez-Farjeat discusses the development of theology (kalām) and philosophy ( falsafa) during the ʿAbbāsid period, including the translation of Aristotle into Arabic, the philosophy and theology of Islamic revelation, logic and philosophy of language, philosophy of natural science, metaphysics, psychology and cognition, and ethics and political philosophy. This volume serves as an indispensable tool for teachers, students, and independent learners aiming to discover the philosophical problems and ideas that defined the classical Islamic world. Key Features• Offers readers a broad, thorough view of the history of Islamic philosophy by using a thematic approach. • Traces the dialogues between philosophers and theologians about important and controversial topics.• Offers both historical descriptions of the key debates in classical Islamic philosophy and current interpretations by contemporary scholars.• Includes extensive lists for further reading at the end of each chapter, directing curious students to the best avenues for further research.

This thematic introduction to classical Islamic philosophy focuses on the most prevalent philosophical debates of the medieval Islamic world and their importance within the history of philosophy. Approaching the topics in a comprehensive and accessible way in this new volume, Luis Xavier Lopez-Farjeat, one of the co-editors of The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy, makes classical Islamic philosophy approachable for both the new and returning student of the history of philosophy, medieval philosophy, the history of ideas, classical Islamic intellectual history, and the history of religion. Providing readers with a complete view of the most hotly contested debates in the Islamic philosophical tradition, Lopez-Farjeat discusses the development of theology (kalām) and philosophy ( falsafa) during the ʿAbbāsid period, including the translation of Aristotle into Arabic, the philosophy and theology of Islamic revelation, logic and philosophy of language, philosophy of natural science, metaphysics, psychology and cognition, and ethics and political philosophy. This volume serves as an indispensable tool for teachers, students, and independent learners aiming to discover the philosophical problems and ideas that defined the classical Islamic world. Key Features• Offers readers a broad, thorough view of the history of Islamic philosophy by using a thematic approach. • Traces the dialogues between philosophers and theologians about important and controversial topics.• Offers both historical descriptions of the key debates in classical Islamic philosophy and current interpretations by contemporary scholars.• Includes extensive lists for further reading at the end of each chapter, directing curious students to the best avenues for further research.

This valuable reference work synthesizes and elucidates traditional themes and issues in Islamic philosophy as well as prominent topics emerging from the last twenty years of scholarship. Written for a wide readership of students and scholars, The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy is unique in including coverage of both perennial philosophical issues in an Islamic context and also distinct concerns that emerge from Islamic religious thought. This work constitutes a substantial affirmation that Islamic philosophy is an integral part of the Western philosophical tradition.Featuring 33 chapters, divided into seven thematic sections, this volume explores the major areas of philosophy: Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy in the Sciences, Philosophy of Mind/Epistemology, and Ethics/Politics as well as philosophical issues salient in Islamic revelation, theology, prophecy, and mysticism.Other features include:•A focus on both the classical and post-classical periods•A contributing body that includes both widely respected scholars from around the world and a handful of the very best younger scholars•"Reference" and "Further Reading" sections for each chapter and a comprehensive index for the whole volumeThe result is a work that captures Islamic philosophy as philosophy. In this way it serves students and scholars of philosophy and religious studies and at the same time provides valuable essays relevant to the study of Islamic thought and theology.

This valuable reference work synthesizes and elucidates traditional themes and issues in Islamic philosophy as well as prominent topics emerging from the last twenty years of scholarship. Written for a wide readership of students and scholars, The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy is unique in including coverage of both perennial philosophical issues in an Islamic context and also distinct concerns that emerge from Islamic religious thought. This work constitutes a substantial affirmation that Islamic philosophy is an integral part of the Western philosophical tradition.Featuring 33 chapters, divided into seven thematic sections, this volume explores the major areas of philosophy: Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy in the Sciences, Philosophy of Mind/Epistemology, and Ethics/Politics as well as philosophical issues salient in Islamic revelation, theology, prophecy, and mysticism.Other features include:•A focus on both the classical and post-classical periods•A contributing body that includes both widely respected scholars from around the world and a handful of the very best younger scholars•"Reference" and "Further Reading" sections for each chapter and a comprehensive index for the whole volumeThe result is a work that captures Islamic philosophy as philosophy. In this way it serves students and scholars of philosophy and religious studies and at the same time provides valuable essays relevant to the study of Islamic thought and theology.

This valuable reference work synthesizes and elucidates traditional themes and issues in Islamic philosophy as well as prominent topics emerging from the last twenty years of scholarship. Written for a wide readership of students and scholars, The Routledge Companion to Islamic Philosophy is unique in including coverage of both perennial philosophical issues in an Islamic context and also distinct concerns that emerge from Islamic religious thought. This work constitutes a substantial affirmation that Islamic philosophy is an integral part of the Western philosophical tradition.Featuring 33 chapters, divided into seven thematic sections, this volume explores the major areas of philosophy: Logic, Metaphysics, Philosophy in the Sciences, Philosophy of Mind/Epistemology, and Ethics/Politics as well as philosophical issues salient in Islamic revelation, theology, prophecy, and mysticism.Other features include:•A focus on both the classical and post-classical periods•A contributing body that includes both widely respected scholars from around the world and a handful of the very best younger scholars•"Reference" and "Further Reading" sections for each chapter and a comprehensive index for the whole volumeThe result is a work that captures Islamic philosophy as philosophy. In this way it serves students and scholars of philosophy and religious studies and at the same time provides valuable essays relevant to the study of Islamic thought and theology.

En este volumen se escudriñan algunos aspectos luminosos y sombríos del horizonte de los Libros la Biblia, los Evangelios y el Corán y sus concepciones de lo justo. El ensayo de Silvana Rabinovich ahonda en algunos pasajes de la Biblia hebrea enfocándose en los sentidos que adquiere en ellos la "justicia". José Molina, en la cornisa entre justicia y perdón, muestra a Pablo de Tarso como una bisagra donde se cuela un tenue resplandor entre el judaísmo y el cristianismo (pero no la cristiandad). Yasaman Dowlatshahi revela la variedad de matices y significados que contiene el término "justicia" en el Corán. Luis Xavier López-Farjeat ilumina la justicia en el mismo Corán desde las discusiones interpretativas del kalām clásico que siguen vigentes en planteamientos político-religiosos actuales: luces y sombras entre resonancias textuales. Un rayo de luz de la justicia se refracta en estas lecturas que se cruzan reflejándose entre sí.

La pugna entre el Estado y la Iglesia marcó la historia de México durante los siglos XIX y XX. Si bien las hostilidades entre ambos bandos parecen cosa del pasado, la convivencia entre creyentes y no creyentes sigue siendo tensa en algunos campos, en especial en los de la cultura y la academia. Los intelectuales no creyentes con frecuencia son jacobinos o les dan la espalda a los creyentes y, en respuesta, estos suelen adoptar posiciones integristas. Hay notables excepciones, claro, pero son pocas. La situación no ha cambiado mucho desde que Gabriel Zaid la analizara en su lúcido ensayo de 1989, "Muerte y resurrección de la cultura católica".Frente a este escenario, un diálogo público entre intelectuales creyentes y no creyentes resulta indispensable para transitar hacia una nueva etapa de nuestra cultura. Esta fue la motivación para organizar una versión mexicana del Atrio de los Gentiles, proyecto pontificio que hasta ahora había tenido su foco de atención en Europa. Un Atrio mexicano no podía calcar las formas y los temas de los que se habían realizado en países como Francia o Italia. Por ello, considerando el divorcio entre los creyentes y los no creyentes mexicanos dentro del campo de la cultura, se quiso partir de una reflexión sobre las condiciones reales de un diálogo franco y constructivo entre ellos.En el encuentro participaron los jóvenes filósofos Enrique G de la G, Luis Xavier López Farjeat y Gustavo Ortiz Millán –cuyos textos se incluyen en este dossier–, Ricardo Cayuela Gally, Mons. Melchor Sánchez de Toca y quien esto escribe. Es significativo que la convocatoria del Atrio partiera de dos instituciones con irrefutables credenciales laicas: la UNAM y Letras Libres. Con esto queríamos dar el ejemplo de cómo participar en un diálogo de este tipo no es una traición a las ideas o una muestra de debilidad de quien lo convoca. El Atrio no es una estratagema para refutar o convencer al otro, sino una plataforma cívica para que los creyentes y los no creyentes alcancen un nuevo entendimiento.Se repite hasta el cansancio pero no deja de ser cierto: México enfrenta un momento crítico. La violencia ha desgarrado nuestro tejido social y es evidente que, para rezurcirlo, tenemos que echar mano de valores compartidos. Sumado a lo anterior, el activismo de Javier Sicilia le ha dado un giro a la discusión, pues nos ha obligado a reflexionar acerca de la dimensión humana e incluso espiritual de la tragedia. No debe sorprendernos, entonces, que un punto en acuerdo del Atrio haya sido que un diálogo entre creyentes y no creyentes sería de utilidad para impulsar el proceso de reconstrucción nacional. Para Ortiz Millán, un tema central de dicho diálogo tendría que ser la definición del Estado laico. Según G de la G, el tema de lo estético podría darnos luz para un mejor entendimiento. Y para López Farjeat, el diálogo habría de partir de una experiencia de la miseria y la violencia sufridas por la mayoría de los mexicanos. Sobre estos temas pueden ocuparse nuevos encuentros entre creyentes y no creyentes que podrán ser organizados por otras instituciones laicas o religiosas. Este Atrio fue solo un primer paso que tendría que replicarse en otras instancias y en otras modalidades. La escisión de la cultura mexicana en dos bandos, el de los creyentes y el de los no creyentes, no desaparecerá, pero tampoco es lo que se pretende. La cultura mexicana siempre ha sido suficientemente ancha y plural para que en ella quepan diferentes concepciones del mundo y de la vida humana. Sin embargo, es deseable que entre los distintos aposentos de nuestra cultura haya más puertas que dejen pasar otros aires y permitan el tránsito de ida y vuelta.