Intellectual Traditions in Islam
Intellectual Traditions in Islam
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Book Description
This work explores the role of the intellect in the legal, theological, philosophical, and mystical traditions of Islam, and of its continuing relevance in the efforts of the contemporary Muslim world to address the challenges of modernity. Leading scholars who have included chapters--all originally written for this book--include Mohammad Arkoun, Norman Calder, John Cooper, Muhsin Mahdi, Abdulaziz Sachedina, Annemarie Schimmel, and others.
About the Author
Farhad Daftary is Head of the Department of Academic Research and Publications at the Institute of Ismaili Studies.
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