02366cam a22003253u 4500 66566 UtSlPG 20260610134533.0 m cr n 260607r20211955utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 B Boer, T. J. de (Tjitze J.), 1866-1942 Geschichte der Philosophie im Islam. English The History of Philosophy in Islam Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-10-17 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The History of Philosophy in Islam" by Dr. T. J. de Boer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the philosophical developments within Islamic culture, tracing the influences and contributions of various scholars throughout history. It highlights the interplay between Islamic philosophy and Greek thought, examining how philosophical discourse evolved within the Islamic world. The opening of the text introduces the foundations of philosophy in Islam by situating it within the broader context of early Islamic history. It discusses the geographical and cultural milieu, emphasizing the tribal societies of Arabia, the rise of the Caliphate, and the significant exchanges with ancient Persian and Indian wisdom. Notably, it establishes the initial conditions that permitted the later flourishing of philosophical inquiry, alongside a recounting of the pivotal roles played by early Islamic leaders and the subsequent influences of Hellenistic thought as the Islamic empire spread and interacted with surrounding cultures. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the rich philosophical heritage that emerged in the Islamic civilization. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Greenleaf Publishing Company, 1955 Islamic philosophy -- History Jones, Edward R. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66566 107388 107388