Description: This text examines one of the most exciting and dynamic periods in the development of medieval Islam through the thought of five of its principal thinkers, prime among them al-Farabi for whom the period is named.
Review Quotes: "Netton's account of the central currents in Islamic philosophy from 870 to 1023 is surprisingly comprehensive . . . readers will find themselves eagerly following Netton's crisp narrative. . . . Highly recommended for research libraries."
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