Islamic Philosophy: An Introduction
An introductory course in the historical and conceptual traditions of Islamic philosophy, from kalām and falsafa to later ḥikma.
About this course
The Level 1 course introduces the origins and major developments of Islamic philosophy and the questions debated in its traditions. It includes an introductory session, five thematic lectures, and a special lecture by Dr Asad Q. Ahmed on philosophy in late pre-modern South Asia.
Lecture programme
Reading and discussion
Peter Adamson’s Philosophy in the Islamic World is listed as the primary historical reading. The syllabus also draws on scholarship by Frank Griffel, Robert Wisnovsky, Khaled El-Rouayheb and others.
Islamic Philosophy: An Introduction
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