Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 363 g
Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 239 mm, Gewicht: 363 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-63202-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
Topics covered include:
- ethical issues such as just war, abortion, women’s rights, homosexuality and cloning
- questions in political philosophy regarding what kind of Islamic state could exist and how democratic can (or should) Islam really be
- the contribution of Islam to ‘big questions’ such as the existence of God, the concept of the soul, and what constitutes truth.
This fresh and original book includes a helpful glossary and suggestions for further reading. It is ideal for students coming to the subject for the first time as well as anyone wanting to learn about the philosophical tradition and dilemmas that are part of the Islamic worldview.
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islamisches Recht
- Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Islam: Theologie
- Geisteswissenschaften Islam & Islamische Studien Geschichte des Islam
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religionsgeschichte
- Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Islamisches Recht
Weitere Infos & Material
Preface 1. What is Islamic Philosophy? 2. The Greek and Persian Legacy 3. The First Muslim Philosophers 4. God, the Soul, and the After-life 5. Faith versus Reason 6. Islam and the State 7. Ethical Dilemmas 8. Jihad and Just War Theory 9. Islam and Shared Moral Values. Appendix I: List of Names. Appendix II: Glossary of Terms. Bibliography.