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Islamic Philosophy and the Crisis of Modernity

Leo Strauss's Relationship with al-Fārābī, Avicenna, and Averroes
Language: English
Published/Copyright: 2024

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Unveils the profound influence of medieval Islamic philosophy on the thought of Leo Strauss.

This study examines the impact of the medieval Muslim philosophers al-Fārābī, Ibn Sīnā (Avicenna) and Ibn Rushd (Averroes) on Leo Strauss. Through meticulous source analysis, Georges Tamer critically evaluates Strauss's interpretation of their works. Furthermore, he explores how Islamic philosophy shaped Strauss's understanding of Maimonides and Plato, providing a compelling solution to the modernity crisis he identified. Offering fresh perspectives on the evolution of Strauss's thought and his distinctive approach to Arabic sources, Tamer sheds light on the pivotal role of al-Fārābī, the most significant Muslim philosopher in Strauss's view, including key aspects of al-Fārābī's political philosophy and his nuanced take on Plato's ideas. Islamic Philosophy and the Crisis of Modernity is a valuable addition to current scholarship on Strauss. Both philosophically erudite and philologically rigorous, Tamer presents the reader with a balanced perspective on Strauss's insights without being overly reverential or dismissive.

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Contributor: Georges Tamer Georges Tamer is Professor of Oriental and Islamic Studies at the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg.

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    Frontmatter

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    CONTENTS

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    Translator’s Foreword

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    Acknowledgments

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    Introduction to the Translation

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    Introduction to the Original Text

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    Chapter One: On the Genesis of Leo Strauss’s Thought: Spinoza and Averroes

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    Chapter Two: Discovery and Change

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    Chapter Three: The Fruits of Change

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    Chapter Four: Crisis and Prophecy

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    Chapter Five: Reason, Religion, and Social Order

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    Chapter Six: Leo Strauss, al-Fārābī, and the Primacy of Political Philosophy

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    Epilogue

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    Appendix: Arabic Texts and the Texts of Islamic Philosophers Viewed by Strauss

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    Notes

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    Bibliography

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    Index

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November 27, 2024
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9798855800135
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https://doi.org/10.1515/9798855800135
eBook ISBN: 9798855800135
Keywords for this book
History : Medieval Studies; Jewish Studies : Jewish Philosophy; Philosophy : Ancient Greek Philosophy; Philosophy : Philosophy; Religion and Spirituality : Islam
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For an expert adult audience, including professional development and academic research
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