Al-Ghazālī and the Ismailis: a debate on reason and authority in medieval Islam

Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE) is arguably one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islam and his writings have received greater scholarly attention in the West than those of any other Muslim scholar. This study explores and important dimension of his thought that has not yet been fully exa...

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Main Author: Mitha, Farouk (Author)
Corporate Author: Institute of Ismaili Studies (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York I. B. Tauris in association with Institute of Ismaili Studies 2001
New York Distributed in the U. S. by St. Martin's Press 2001
In:Year: 2001
Reviews:[Rezension von: Mitha, Farouk, Al-Ghazālī and the Ismailis. A Debate on Reason and Authority in Medieval Islam] (2003) (van Ess, Josef)
Series/Journal:Ismaili heritage series 5
Further subjects:B Ismailites Doctrines
B Ghazzālī (1058-1111) Mustaẓhirī
Online Access: Volltext (Aggregator)
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Summary:Al-Ghazali (1058-1111 CE) is arguably one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islam and his writings have received greater scholarly attention in the West than those of any other Muslim scholar. This study explores and important dimension of his thought that has not yet been fully examined, namely, his polemical engagement with the Ismailis of the Fatimid and early Alamut periods. Al-Ghazali's debate with the Ismailis constitutes an important chapter in the history of Muslim thought and this book also explores the wider intellectual and political significance of this encounter
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-122) and index
ISBN:1860647928