Although Abu Hamid Muhammad al-Ghazali lived a relatively short life (1058-1111), he established himself as one of the most important thinkers in the history of Islam. The Incoherence of the Philosophers, written after more than a decade of travel and ascetic contemplation, contends that while such Muslim philosophers as Avicenna boasted of unassailable arguments on matters of theology and metaphysics, they could not deliver on their claims; moreover, many of their assertions represented disguised heresy and unbelief. Despite its attempted refutation by the twelfth-century philosopher Ibn Rushd, al-Ghazali's work remains widely read and influential.
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Abu Hamid Muhammad Al-Ghazali Translated by:
Michael E. Marmura Imprint: Brigham Young University Press Country of Publication: United States Edition: Second Edition, 2nd Edition Dimensions:
Height: 24mm,
Width: 16mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 992g ISBN:9780842524667 ISBN 10: 0842524665 Series:Islamic Translation Series Pages: 301 Publication Date:05 February 2002 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
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A / AS level
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Further / Higher Education
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active