Abu’l-Barakat al-Baghdadi’s Scientific Philosophy: The Kitab al-Mu‘tabar (Routledge Jewish Studies Series)

Abū’l-Barakāt is often considered one of the most comprehensive philosophers of the Arabic-Jewish milieu in the medieval age. His extensive and unique philosophical theories, especially his theories in the particular sciences, were seen as a major challenge for the traditional conceptions of the Aristotelian school of thought during and after this period.

‘Abū’l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī’s Scientific Philosophy’ explores the core material of Abū’l-Barakāt’s scientific studies, found in his magnum opus the Kitāb al-Mu‘tabar. The book then locates these scientific theories within Abū’l-Barakāt’s philosophy more widely. Whilst providing a comprehensive critique of ancient philosophy, including the work of Aristotle, certain affinities between Abū’l-Barakāt’s work and that of more modern scientific conceptions are also examined.

Containing vast amounts of previously untranslated text, ‘Abū’l-Barakāt al-Baghdādī’s Scientific Philosophy’ sheds new light on the philosopher’s scientific theories, particularly with regards to his logical conceptions. For this reason, the book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Jewish and Islamic Philosophy, whilst the scientific material will appeal to those studying the history of science.

Title - Abu’l-Barakat al-Baghdadi’s Scientific Philosophy: The Kitab al-Mu‘tabar (Routledge Jewish Studies Series)

Edition -

Author - Moshe Pavlov

ISBN 13 - 9781138640450

Imprint - Routledge

Publisher - Taylor & Francis Ltd

Date Published - 08/09/2016

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No. of pages -

Binding Type - Hardback

Dimensions - 156 x 234 x mm

Weight - 680 g

Languages - English