Arabic Thought and its Place in History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781456570644)

This book details the growth of Islam, including the major branches such as the Shia, Sunni, and Sufi, and many minor as well, and their relation to the schools of Islamic philosophy. From the Baghdad of the Arabian Nights, we pass to Islamic Spain, where Arabic philosophy was increased by both Muslim and Jewish scholars. Finally, we see how Plato and Aristotle were re-introduced into Europe through Christian scholars, and became one of the precursors of the Italian Renaissance. The equivalent of a college-level course on the history of Islamic thought, this book is essential background reading if you want to understand this topic.

Author: De Lacy O'Leary
ISBN-10: 1456570641
ISBN-13: 9781456570644
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 02/03/2011
Pages: 162
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.35d