MST3346H: Medieval Islamic Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the major figures and themes in classical Islamic philosophy (falsafa) from the 9th to the 12th centuries, with a focus on the works of Al-Farabi, Avicenna (Ibn Sina), and Averroes (Ibn Rushd), as well as other less well-known figures from the classical period. We consider a range of philosophical problems in the areas of metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and epistemology, as well as topics in natural philosophy, ethics and political philosophy. Some consideration will also be given to the views of the Mu'tazilite and Ash'arite schools of theology (kalām), the rival intellectual traditions to philosophy within the medieval Islamic world. The specific topic will change from year to year depending on the instructor and course emphasis.

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