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EP.50-Philosophy and Religion between al-Kindi and al-Razi
EP.50-Philosophy and Religion between al-Kindi and al-Razi
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9 minutes
Released:
Jul 9, 2015
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This episode highlights two perspectives in early philosophy within Muslim contexts. Al-Kindi (d. 860s) viewed philosophy and religion as compatible and important whereas al-Razi (d.925) was skeptical of revelation and prophets. Sources and further readings:A History of Islamic Philosophy by Majid FakhryIslamic Philosophy A-Z by Peter S. GroffIslamic Philosophy: an Introduction by Oliver LeamanThe Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy Edited by P. Adamson/R.C. Taylor
Released:
Jul 9, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
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