Philosophical and theological thought of Islam 3600-AR-MFiTI-OG

The course is dedicated to presenting the major currents of Islamic philosophy in relation to theological thought. It will explore the meaning and concept of philosophy within Islamic culture, the principal philosophical disciplines engaged by Muslim thinkers, as well as the internal and external factors—particularly Greek, Persian, and Indian influences—that contributed to its development.

Key topics will include the transmission of Greek thought into the Islamic intellectual tradition, its impact on the formation of kalām (Islamic theology), the nature of Muslim falsafa (philosophy), Shiʿi and Ismaʿili philosophy, the thought of the ghulāt movements, mystical philosophy, the role of Jewish philosophy within the Islamic milieu, and the place of philosophy in the contemporary Muslim world.

Contemporary Islamic philosophy will be examined in relation to political and social developments. Special emphasis will be placed on the relationship between religion and science, as well as the status of reason and intellect in the modern context. The course will also address the major issues raised by contemporary Muslim philosophers, including questions of identity, the relationship between religion, state, and politics, the challenges of Westernization, and related topics.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Participants in the course are expected to gain an understanding of the history of Muslim philosophical and theological thought within the broader socio-cultural context of Islamic civilization, as well as the civilizations from which it absorbed significant influences. They will become familiar with the most prominent figures in the tradition, their place within the global history of philosophy, and the core principles and doctrines they articulated.

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Pachniak

Learning outcomes

Alumnus knows and understands
- has detailed and organized knowledge of philosophy and
religion of Arab countries
knows and understands basic analysis and interpretation
methods of various products of culture characteristic of chosen
theories and schools of research within the scope of cultural
and literary studies, linguistics, philosophy and religion studies
and history
use the basic terminology from the domain of philosophy and religion
of Arab countries
establish relations and cooperate with representatives of other
cultures

Assessment criteria

oral exem
Attendance control - a student can be absent max. twice during the semester; in the case of absence due to illness, the medical certificate excusing this absence should be submitted within seven work days of the last day of the leave specified in the certificate.am

Bibliography

Majid Fakhry, A History of Islamic Philosophy, Syracuse 1982
Majid Fakhry, An Introduction to Muslim Philosophy, Theology and Mysticism
S,H. Nasr (red.), History of Islamic Philosophy, Routledge 2007
P. Adamson, R. Taylor, The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy, Cambridge University Press 2006
O. Leaman (red.), Islamic Philosophy in the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy, W. Craig (red.).
S.H. Nasr, Islamic Philosophy from Its Origin to the Present, New York 2006
O. Leaman, Krótkie wprowadzenie do filozofii islamu, tłum. Michal Lipszyc, Aletheia, Warszawa 2004
H. Corbin, Historia filozofii muzułmańskiej, tłum. K. Pachniak, Dialog, Warszawa 2005.
A. Schimmel, Mystical Dimensions of Islam, North Carolina 1978.
L. Lewisohn (red.), The Heritage of Sufism, Oneworld Publications 1999.
H.A. Wolfson, A Philosophy of the Kalam, Cambridge Mass, 1975.
K. Pachniak, Doktryny isma’ilickie w dziełach Al-Kirmaniego, Dialog, Warszawa 2004.

Additional information

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