PHIL 3341: Classical Islamic Philosophy

A survey of some of the most important philosophical topics and thinkers of classical Islamic civilization. This philosophical tradition reflects the distinctive cultural environment of the Muslim world from the 7th century until the 15th century or so. Includes major Muslim figures such as Al-Kindi¯, Al-Fa¯ra¯bi¯, Avicenna (Ibn Si¯na¯), al-Ghaza¯li¯, and Averroes (Ibn Rushd). May also include Christian figures such as Yahya ibn Adi, and Jewish figures such as Saadya Gaon and Moses Maimonides.