Philosophy in the Islamic World

This will be the most readable and entertaining history of philosophy The first comprehensive introduction to philosophy in the Islamic world, from Spain to South Asia Guides the reader through more than a thousand years of philosophy Short, lively conversational chapters with vivid and humorous examples Explores the interplay of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian ideas and their sources in the ancient world No prior knowledge of philosophy, of Islam, or of history of the Islamic world required No gaps! Tells the whole story, not just the most famous bits A self-standing volume—may be read independently of others in the series