The heart of Islamic philosophy : the quest for self-knowledge in the teachings of Afdal al-Din Kashani
An important medieval Islamic philosopher who is little known outside the Persian world, Afdal al-Din Kashani held the position that philosophy awakens people from forgetfulness and incites them to reach for the perfection of existence
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2001, 2001
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | An important medieval Islamic philosopher who is little known outside the Persian world, Afdal al-Din Kashani held the position that philosophy awakens people from forgetfulness and incites them to reach for the perfection of existence |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 360 p. |
| ISBN: | 9780199834075 0199834075 |