Polished Mirror: Storytelling and the Pursuit of Virtue in Islamic Philosophy and Sufism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781786072016)

Islamic philosophy and Sufism evolved as distinct yet interweaving strands of Islamic thought and practice. Despite differences, they have shared a concern with the perfection of the soul through the development of character. In The Polished Mirror, Cyrus Ali Zargar studies the ways in which, through teaching and storytelling, pre-modern Muslims lived, negotiated, and cultivated virtues. Examining the writings of philosophers, ascetics, poets, and saints, he locates virtue ethics within a dynamic moral tradition.

Innovative, engaging, and approachable, this work - the first in the English language to explore Islamic ethics in the fascinating context of narrative - will be a valuable resource for both students and scholars.

Author: Cyrus Ali Zargar
ISBN-10: 1786072017
ISBN-13: 9781786072016
Publisher: Oneworld Academic
Language: English
Published: 01/09/2018
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.10d