Al Kindi

Author : Anonim
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1974-06-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781438407654

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Al-Kindi's Metaphysics by Anonim Pdf

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 : Peter Adamson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2006-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190292775

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Al-Kindi by Peter Adamson Pdf

Al-Kindi was the first philosopher of the Islamic world. He lived in Iraq and studied in Baghdad, where he became attached to the caliphal court. In due course he would become an important figure at court: a tutor to the caliph's son, and a central figure in the translation movement of the ninth century, which rendered much of Greek philosophy, science, and medicine into Arabic. Al-Kindi's wide-ranging intellectual interests included not only philosophy but also music, astronomy, mathematics, and medicine. Through deep engagement with Greek tradition al-Kindi developed original theories on key issues in the philosophy of religion, metaphysics, physical science, and ethics. He is especially known for his arguments against the world's eternity, and his innovative use of Greek ideas to explore the idea of God's unity and transcendence. Despite al-Kindi's historical and philosophical importance no book has presented a complete, in-depth look at his thought until now. In this accessible introduction to al-Kindi's works, Peter Adamson surveys what is known of his life and examines his method and his attitude towards the Greek tradition, as well as his subtle relationship with the Muslim intellectual culture of his day. Above all the book focuses on explaining and evaluating the ideas found in al-Kindi's wide-ranging philosophical corpus, including works devoted to science and mathematics. Throughout, Adamson writes in language that is both serious and engaging, academic and approachable. This book will be of interest to experts in the field, but it requires no knowledge of Greek or Arabic, and is also aimed at non-experts who are simply interested in one of the greatest of Islamic philosophers.

Author : David C. Lindberg
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780226482354

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Theories of Vision from Al-kindi to Kepler by David C. Lindberg Pdf

Kepler's successful solution to the problem of vision early in the seventeenth century was a theoretical triumph as significant as many of the more celebrated developments of the scientific revolution. Yet the full import of Kepler's arguments can be grasped only when they are viewed against the background of ancient, medieval, and Renaissance visual theory. David C. Lindberg provides this background, and in doing so he fills the gap in historical scholarship and constructs a model for tracing the development of scientific ideas. David C. Lindberg is professor and chairman of the department of the history of science at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Author : Tony Abboud
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2006-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 140420511X

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Al Kindi by Tony Abboud Pdf

Presents the life, times and legacy of the Muslim philosopher Al-Kindi.

Author : Nicholas Rescher
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1965-01-15
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780822975595

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Al-Kindi by Nicholas Rescher Pdf

In his day, al-Kindi (ca. 805-870) was the only philosopher of pure Arab descent, and became known as “the philosopher of the Arabs.” He was one of the first Arab scholars interested in a scientific rather than theological viewpoint, and played a key role in bringing Greek learning into the orbit of Islam. al-Kindi wrote over three hundred fifty treatises, for the most part short studies on special topics in science and philosophy. Nicholas Rescher assembles this annotated bibliography, listing of over three hundred items, to assist students and scholars through the maze of publications related to al-Kindi.

Author : al-Kind?,Kind?,Ya'qub ibn Ishak al-Kindi,Ab? Y?suf Ya?q?b b. Is??q Kind?,Al-kindi. D. CA. 873,Ja'kûb Ibn-Ishâk al Kind?,Ya?q?b Ibn Is??q forme avant 2007 Kind?,Ya?q?b b. Is??q al- Kind?,m. ca 873 Kindi,Ya?q?b Ibn-Is??q al- Kind?
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1974-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0873950925

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Al-Kindi's Metaphysics by al-Kind?,Kind?,Ya'qub ibn Ishak al-Kindi,Ab? Y?suf Ya?q?b b. Is??q Kind?,Al-kindi. D. CA. 873,Ja'kûb Ibn-Ishâk al Kind?,Ya?q?b Ibn Is??q forme avant 2007 Kind?,Ya?q?b b. Is??q al- Kind?,m. ca 873 Kindi,Ya?q?b Ibn-Is??q al- Kind? Pdf

A translation and commentary on al-Kindi's "On First Philosophy," a seminal work of early Islamic thought.

Author : Peter Adamson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000942446

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Studies on Plotinus and al-Kindi by Peter Adamson Pdf

This book collects 15 papers on the greatest philosopher of late antiquity and founder of Neoplatonism, Plotinus (d.270), and the founding figure of philosophy in the Islamic world: al-Kindī (d. ca. 873). A number of the contributions focus on the text that joins the two: the so-called Theology of Aristotle, in fact an Arabic version of Plotinus’ Enneads produced in al- Kindī’s translation circle. Across several papers, Adamson argues that this translation is best understood as a reinterpretation of Plotinus designed to appeal to contemporary readers in the culture of the ’AbbÄsid era. Two contributions also analyze the notes on the Theology written by the great Avicenna. Other papers look at aspects of al-Kindī’s own thought, exploring his ideas concerning metaphysics, free will astrology, and optics. The traditions of Plotinus and al-Kindī are also treated, with papers on Plotinus’ student Porphyry and his Arabic reception, and on followers of al-Kindī. Adamson argues that we can identify what he calls a 'Kindian tradition' in the 9th-10th centuries. He discusses the philosophical presuppositions of this movement, and the use of al-Kindī’s ideas made by one particular representative of the Kindian tradition, the Persian thinker Miskawayh.

Author : Bridget Lim,Jennifer Viegas
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781508171317

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Al-Kindi by Bridget Lim,Jennifer Viegas Pdf

Al-Kindi is believed by many scholars to be the first Islamic philosopher. At a time when Europe was plunged into the Dark Ages, the Islamic world was experiencing an important time of cultural growth and scientific advancement. While many considered Muslim students of ancient Greek philosophers to be infidels, al-Kindi was able to master the scholarship while interpreting it through his Muslim faith. His conclusions always supported the teachings of Islam, but the methods that he drew upon to reach these conclusions were rooted in science, math, and principles accepted by many other cultures and faiths.

Author : Peter E. Pormann,Peter Adamson
Publisher : OUP Pakistan
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0199062803

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The Philosophical Works of al-Kindi by Peter E. Pormann,Peter Adamson Pdf

Al-Kindī, honoured as the 'philosopher of the Arabs', was the first philosopher of Islam. His pioneer philosophical writings engage with ideas that became available through the Graeco-Arabic translation movement. This volume makes his entire philosophical output-some two dozen works-available in English, most of them for the first time. An overall introduction, introductions to each work and extensive notes explain al-Kindī's ideas, sources, and influence.

Author : Hamid Naseem
Publisher : Sarup & Sons
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Islam and science
ISBN : 8176252301

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Muslim Philosophy by Hamid Naseem Pdf

Muslims Have Been Provided By Allah A Complete Code Of Conduct In The Form Of Holy Quran. In Quran There Are Two Types Of Verses I.E. Allegorial (Mutashabiat) And Categorical (Mukhamat). The Mutashabiat Verses Of Quran Are Mostly Pertaining To The Essence Of Allah And His Attributes, Predestination, Soul And Life Here After Death Etc. Etc. Since These Verses Are Outside The Purview Of Human Reasoning, Much Hair Splitting And Question Begging Has Not Been Encouraged In This Regard. Yet Many Of The Muslim Thinkers And Philosophers Have Ventured To Enter Into Detailed Discussions In These Matters.

Author : Thomas F. Glick,Steven John Livesey,Faith Wallis
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0415969301

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Medieval Science, Technology, and Medicine by Thomas F. Glick,Steven John Livesey,Faith Wallis Pdf

Demonstrates that the millennium from the fall of the Roman Empire to the flowering of the Renaissance was a period of great intellectual and practical achievement and innovation. This reference work will be useful to scholars, students, and general readers researching topics in many fields of study, including medieval studies and world history.

Author : George N. Atiyeh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8171511872

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Al-Kindi by George N. Atiyeh Pdf

Attempts to present the author's philosophy in a comprehensive way for the general readers and the students of Arabic-Muslim thought.

Author : George Fadlo Hourani
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0873952243

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Essays on Islamic Philosophy by George Fadlo Hourani Pdf

Author : Liana Saif
Publisher : Springer
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781137399472

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The Arabic Influences on Early Modern Occult Philosophy by Liana Saif Pdf

Investigating the impact of Arabic medieval astrological and magical theories on early modern occult philosophy, this book argues that they provided a naturalistic explanation of astral influences and magical efficacy based on Aristotelian notions of causality.

Author : Kiki Kennedy-Day
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781135787318

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Books of Definition in Islamic Philosophy by Kiki Kennedy-Day Pdf

Islamic Philosophy has unusual origins. Originally a hybrid of Greek philosophy and early Islamic theology, its technical language consisted of a number of words translated from the Greek. This book studies how Islamic philosophers of the ninth century AD, such as al-Kindi, al-Farabi and Ibn Sina, developed an indigenous set of terms and concepts. Their Books of Definition influenced the revision of the Arabic language to incorporate these new fields of knowledge. Books of Definition in Islamic Philosophy: The Limits of Words uses the work of these philosophers as a basis from which a comparison with their Greek precedents is enabled. The book presents a framework for incorporating an Islamic and historically contextualised philosophy into a continuum of world philosophers. At the core of this framework is Ibn Sina's Kitab al-hudud which the author has translated into English and situates it in its correct geopolitical framework. In establishing a historical and literary context for the writing and circulation of Ibn Sina's definitions, the book breaks new ground in the integration of Islamic philosophy within a general history of philosophies. This fascinating and comprehensive study will be of interest to scholars and postgraduate students of Islamic Philosophy.