Al-Rāzī:

"This book introduces readers to Abū Bakr al-Rāzī (known as Rhazes in Latin), one of the most innovative and divisive figures of the early philosophical tradition in the Islamic world. It attempts to reconstruct his notorious theory of "five eternals" which posited four principles alo...

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Main Author: Adamson, Peter 1972- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Oxford University Press [2021]
Series:Great medieval thinkers
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"This book introduces readers to Abū Bakr al-Rāzī (known as Rhazes in Latin), one of the most innovative and divisive figures of the early philosophical tradition in the Islamic world. It attempts to reconstruct his notorious theory of "five eternals" which posited four principles alongside God for the creation of the world, which led Razi to be charged with heresy by other authors. Other topics discussed in depth include his medical works, his alchemical theories, his works on ethics, and his controversial views on religion and prophecy"--
Physical Description:xiv, 245 Seiten 22 cm
ISBN:9780197555040
9780197555033

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