The Development of Metaphysics in Persia a Contribution to the History of Muslim Philosophy Hardback - 2010

The Development of Metaphysics in Persia is a book written by Muhammad Iqbal, a renowned philosopher, poet, and politician from Pakistan. The book is a contribution to the history of Muslim philosophy and focuses on the development of metaphysics in Persia (modern-day Iran) from the 9th to the 11th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the major philosophical movements and thinkers of this era, including the Aristotelian and Neoplatonic schools of thought, as well as the works of Avicenna (Ibn Sina) and Suhrawardi. Iqbal's approach to the history of philosophy is unique in that he seeks to understand the philosophical ideas of the past in their own terms, rather than imposing modern Western philosophical categories onto them. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the cultural and historical context in which these ideas emerged. The book is considered a seminal work in the field of Islamic philosophy and has been influential in shaping contemporary scholarship on the subject. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, Islamic thought, or Persian culture.1908. This work marks the first and only historical account of Persia's philosophical thought and the credit of its conception goes to Iqbal. Contents: Part I Pre-Islamic Persian Philosophy; and Part II Greek Dualism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.