History of Philosophy in Islam

Early Islamic Philosophy: De Boer covers the formative period of Islamic philosophy which includes the contributions of early Islamic thinkers influenced by Greek and Hellenistic thought. He explores the works of philosophers like Al-Kindi Al-Farabi and Avicenna (Ibn Sina). Development of Islamic Schools of Thought: The book discusses the establishment of different philosophical schools within Islam including the Peripatetic (Aristotelian) Illuminationist (Ishraqi) and Transcendent (Sufi) traditions. Medieval Islamic Philosophy: De Boer delves into the works of major medieval Islamic philosophers such as Avicenna Al-Ghazali Averroes (Ibn Rushd) and others. He examines their contributions to various branches of philosophy including metaphysics theology and ethics. The Influence of Islamic Philosophy: The book explores how Islamic philosophy influenced not only Muslim societies but also had an impact on the broader intellectual and cultural developments in the medieval world including interactions with Jewish and Christian scholars in the Middle East and Europe.