Al-Kindi's Metaphysics: A Translation of Ya'qub Ibn Ishaq Al-Kindi's Treatise on First Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438434162)

Al-Kindi emerges as a philosopher who attempted to present, interpret, and supplement past philosophies as parts of an essentially unified tradition that would make for a viable philosophy in Islamic society. He assumes a place at or near the beginning of a philosophical current--based on transmission of studies from late Greek thought--that remained vital in the Islamic world for several centuries. Alfred L. Ivry presents a reevaluation of al-Kindi's relationships with the powerful group of theologians, Muʿtazilah. The commentary defines and interprets terms used by al-Kindi, identifies original Arabic and Greek sources, and analyzes the most recent critical research related to each allusion. Complete bibliography and index of Aristotelian sources.

Author: Alfred L. Ivry
ISBN-10: 1438434162
ISBN-13: 9781438434162
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Language: English
Published: 06/30/1974
Pages: 217
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d