Faculty of Islamic Sciences · Islamic Sciences (Arabic) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The primary aim of the course of Islamic philosophy is to show students what kind of relationship there is between Islam and philosophy and that Islam has a unique philosophical perspective. Therefore, as a truth study, it will be tried to show what philosophy is, what the a priori conditions of philosophy are and whether Islam can provide these a priori conditions. The possible meanings of the composition of Islamic philosophy, which of these meanings can be defended historically, and what kind of relationship exists between Islam as a religion and philosophy as a human activity will be clarified. The place of philosophy in the mental geography of Islamic thought and its relation with other disciplines such as theology and knowledge will be revealed in detail. Thus, it is aimed that students understand that Islam has a unique philosophical perspective. This will be revealed through the main issues of Islamic Philosophy.
Course Content
The content of the course of Islamic philosophy is what philosophy is, the absolute and limited philosophy distinction, the reason for the fraction in philosophy, how philosophy is possible as an effort to reach the truth of things, the a priori conditions of philosophy, the different meanings of the composition of Islamic philosophy, which of these meanings is defensible, It consists of subjects such as mental geography and the place and meaning of philosophy in this geography, ontological and epistemological acceptances that make philosophy possible.
Required Resources
(1) A History of Islamic Philosophy, Zakaria Bashir Imam, Sudanese House of Books, 1998
(2) An Introduction to Arab-Islamic Philosophy, Muhammad Abd al-Qawi Muqbel, University of Aden, 2010
Recommended Resources
1- An introduction to the history of Islamic philosophy, Mustafa Abdel-Razek, Lebanese Book House, Beirut, 2011
2- An Introduction to Islamic Philosophy, Omar Al-Shaibani, Arab Book House, Third Edition, 1982
Course Learning Outcomes
- The student has a clear understanding of what philosophy is.
- Students can make sense of God, the universe and human beings, and offer solutions, taking into account the past and modern examples.
- Students learn about the historical development and main problems of Islamic thought. They gain a certain understanding of the Islamic understanding of existence, knowledge and value, and gain equipment to bring this together with contemporary interp
- Students know how medieval Islamic philosophers interpreted philosophy, science and religion.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A general introduction to Islamic philosophy, introducing the curriculum, and getting to know Al-Kindi, the Arab philosopher | Read about the topic |
| 2 | Al-Kindi, issues of philosophy, evidence for the existence of God and his division of science | Read about the topic |
| 3 | Al-Farabi, his life and intellectual development | Read about the topic |
| 4 | Al-Farabi's Philosophy and Utopia | Read about the topic |
| 5 | Ibn Sina and his intellectual development | Read about the topic |
| 6 | Self, knowledge and God according to Ibn Sina | Read about the topic |
| 7 | Revision | Revision |
| 8 | Midterm exam | Midterm exam |
| 9 | Al-Ghazali, Genesis and Intellectual Development | Read about the topic |
| 10 | Al-Ghazali, philosophy, and other issues | Read about the topic |
| 11 | Ibn Rushd Intellectual Origin and Development | Read about the topic |
| 12 | Ibn Rushd and Philosophy | Read about the topic |
| 13 | Ibn Khaldun and his intellectual development | Read about the topic |
| 14 | Ibn Khaldun and the Philosophy of History | Read about the topic |
| 15 | Revision | Revision |
| 16 | final exam | final exam |