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INAF-460 Is There an Islamic Political Philosophy?
Spring only
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The simple answer is no. The more complex answer is
no, but there is something resembling it. That
something, at least in the medieval period, is the political
philosophy founded by Alfarabi and developed by those who followed his
example in the Maghrib, Ibn Tufayl, Ibn Bajjah, and Averroes (Ibn
Rushd). At the very end of the medieval period, Ibn Khaldun formulates
a rebuke of sorts to Alfarabi and his followers in presenting his own
manner of political analysis. Jurists, theologians, and princely
advisors also contribute to the development of political thought and
deserve attention. To grasp the contours of the complex answer, it is
necessary to examine writings by these different thinkers and some
secondary literature that addresses the question. Fortunately,
translations of the major texts are now available in English.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
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