The Qur'an

A Philosophical Guide

Oliver Leaman (University of Kentucky, USA)

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Bloomsbury Publishing
30 June 2016

Islamic & Arabic philosophy; Religion & beliefs; The Koran

Assuming no prior knowledge, The Qur'an: A Philosophical Guide is the first balanced introduction to the Qur'an from a philosophical point of view.

Oliver Leaman's guide begins by familiarizing the readers with the core theories and controversies surrounding the text. Covering key theoretical approaches and focusing on its style and language, Leaman introduces the Qur'an as an aesthetic object and as an organization; discusses the influence of the Qur'an on politics and covers its numerous interpreters from the modernizers and popularizers to the radicals.

He presents a close reading of the Qur'an as a whole, carefully and clearly presenting every form of philosophical interpretation verse-by-verse. Explaining what the philosopher is arguing, relating the argument to a particular verse, and providing the reader with the means to be part of the discussion, this section includes:

-Translated extracts from the text
-A range of national backgrounds and different cultural and historic contexts spanning the classical and modern period, the Middle East, Europe and North America
-Philosophical interpretations ranging from the most Islamophobe to the extreme apologist
-A variety of schools of thought and philosophers such as Peripatetic, Illuminationist, Sufi, deconstructionist and postmodernist.

Written with clarity and authority and showing the distinct ways a variety of thinkers have sought to understand the text,The Qur'an: A Philosophical Guide introduces readers to the value of interpreting the Qur'an philosophically.

By: Oliver Leaman (University of Kentucky USA)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 463g
ISBN: 9781474216180
ISBN 10: 1474216188
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 30 June 2016
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword 1. How to use this book 2. Reading the Qur'an 3. The Qur'an and Philosophy 4. Qur'anic Verses and Philosophical Responses Textual Cross References Bibliography and References Index

Oliver Leaman is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Kentucky, USA. He is the General Editor of The Biographical Encyclopedia of Islamic Philosophy and the author and editor of books on philosophy and especially Islamic philosophy.

Reviews for The Qur'an: A Philosophical Guide

In this fascinating work, Oliver Leaman provides an accessible yet erudite commentary on the relationship between the Qur'an and philosophy as viewed by various Muslim thinkers. As he thoroughly demonstrates, reflection on the text of the Qur'an has frequently resulted in rich philosophical ruminations by many Muslim intellectuals, both classical and modern. Anyone interested in exploring philosophical issues raised by reading the Qur'an will find this work very satisfying. -- Imran Aijaz, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, The University of Michigan-Dearborn, USA