The study of Arabic philosophy today

In: Middle East Studies Association bulletin, Band 17, Heft 1; 17 (December 1983) 2, S. 8-24 u. S. 161-177

Abstract

Focussing on the study of individual authors (al-Kindi, al-Farabi (Alfarabi), Ibn Sina (Avicenna), al-Gazali, Ibn Baggah, Ibn Tufail, Ibn Rusid (Averroes), and Ibn Haldun) this essay examines the extent to which the writings of these authors are available in critical editions as well as the kind of research currently being carried out on them. Brief remarks on bibliographic or manuscript research as well as on research directed to the history of Arabic philosophy. (DÜI-Hns)