Reason and Inspiration in Islam: Essays in Honour of Hermann Landolt

by Todd Lawson

Overview

In all the current alienating discourse on Islam as a source of extremism and fanatic violence this new publication takes a timely and refreshing look at the traditions of Islamic mysticism, philosophy and intellectual debate in a series of diverse and stimulating approaches. It tackles the major figures of Islamic thought as well as shedding light on hitherto unconsidered aspects of Islam utilizing new source material. The contributors are impressive list of scholars and experts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781850434702
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	09/23/2005
Pages:	576
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 1.25(d)

About the Author

Todd Lawson is Professor of Islamic Thought at the University of Toronto in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations.

Editorial Reviews

"Magisterial….. Profound." -Muslim World Book Review

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