162 Pages
by Routledge

162 Pages
by Routledge

162 Pages
by Routledge

This book examines the philosophy of al-Ghazali, analysing his conception of God within Islamic theology. Seeking to contribute to the greater understanding of Muslim thought, it analyses his ‘orthodox’ theory, based on the notion that the spiritual struggle ( jihad ) and philosophical enquiry are informed by the possession of firm science ( ‘ilm ). Exploring a wide range of Arab texts... Read more

Introduction 1. Al-Ghazali and His Time: His Thought in Context 2. Science and Action 3. Al-Ghazali’s Theology and Metaphysics 4. Islamic 'Ghazalian' Islamic Theology and Christian Theology

Biography



Massimo Campanini is Professor of Islamic Studies, having taught at the universities of Urbino, Naples and Trento. His recent publications include The Qur’an: Modern Muslim Interpretations (Routledge, 2011) and Philosophical Perspectives on Modern Qur’anic Exegesis (2016).

"This is an excellent introduction to and overview of Al-Ghazali’s thought and works, taking into account the latest trends and scholarship on this medieval theologian, who remains a central figure in contemporary Islamic theology." – Catarina BeloThe American University in Cairo, Studi Magrebini 18.1 (2020)