Exploring Islamic Philosophy

by Sayeh Meisami

Book cover: Exploring Islamic Philosophy

Extent: 130 pages

Publisher: Equinox Publishing

Subjects: Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies

Language: English

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(October 2025)

ISBN: 9781800506824

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Exploring Islamic Philosophy presents a lively introduction to the Islamic philosophical tradition by focusing on over a thousand years of Islamic philosophical theory and praxis, from Spain to Iran. The book begins with some basic definitions of the subject matter and then moves into a careful presentation of the most important Islamic philosophers’ expositions of being, God, knowledge, psychology, political theory, virtue, death and the afterlife. The volume ends by suggesting ways in which Islamic philosophical ideas can inform and invigorate contemporary discussions on ethics, gender, and ecology.

  • By (author) Sayeh Meisami

"Exploring Islamic Philosophy is a rare achievement. Lucid, original, and informed, this book will be a centerpiece of introductions to Islamic thought for many years to come. Professor Meisami creates a conversation that includes the most salient philosophers in the Islamic world, focusing on key terms and debates. Elegant and non-technical discussions of philosophical differences make the book a joy to read and an excellent teaching tool, without sacrificing profundity." Cyrus Ali Zargar, Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor, University of Central Florida "Exploring Islamic Philosophy is the most inclusive volume of its kind. It covers philosophical debate across the Islamic world, encompassing major thinkers of the Classical and post Classical periods, as well as key figures from philosophical Sufism and rational theology. Accessible and engaging, the book is a suitable companion text for undergraduate courses in Islamic philosophy" Kara Richardson, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Syracuse University
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