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The first collection of essays devoted to the Arabic philosopher
Averroes's brilliant Commentary on Plato's "Republic," which
survived the medieval period only in Hebrew and Latin translations.
The first collection of essays devoted entirely to the medieval
philosopher Averroes's Commentary on Plato's "Republic" includes a
variety of contributors from across several disciplines and
countries. The anthology aims to establish Averroes as a great
philosopher in his own right, with special and unique insight into
the world of Islam, as well as a valuable commentator on Plato. A
major feature of the book is the first published English
translation of Shlomo Pines's 1957 essay, written in Hebrew, on
Averroes. The volume explores many aspects of Averroes's
philosophy, including its teachings on poetry, philosophy,
religion, law, and government. Other sections trace both the
inspiration Averroes's work drew from past philosophers and the
influence it had on future generations, especially in Jewish and
Christian Europe. Scholars of medieval philosophy, ancient
philosophy, Jewish studies, and the history of political thought
more generally will find important insights in this volume. The
anthology is also intended to provide the necessary background for
teachers aiming to introduce Averroes's commentary into the
classroom. With the Republic regularly appearing near the top of
lists of the most frequently taught books in the history of
philosophy, this volume shows how the most important medieval
commentary on it deserves a place in the curriculum as well.
In this book, Rasoul Namazi offers the first in-depth study of Leo
Strauss' writings on Islamic political thought, a topic that
interested Strauss over the course of his career. Namazi's volume
focuses on several important studies by Strauss on Islamic thought.
He critically analyzes Strauss's notes on Averroes' commentary on
Plato's Republic and also proposes an interpretation of Strauss'
theologico-political notes on the Arabian Nights. Namazi also
interprets Strauss' essay on Alfarabi's enigmatic treatise, The
Philosophy of Plato and provides a detailed commentary on his
complex essay devoted to Alfarabi's summary of Plato's Laws. Based
on previously unpublished material from Strauss' papers, Namazi's
volume provides new insights into Strauss' reflections on religion,
philosophy, and politics, and their relationship to wisdom,
persecution, divine law, and unbelief in the works of key Muslim
thinkers. His work presents Strauss as one of the most innovative
historians and scholars of Islamic thought of all time.
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