Islamic Intellectual Traditions: Theology, Philosophy, Sufism

Omer Turker
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In this important work, Türker explores the central questions that have defined centuries of Muslim intellectual inquiry — existence and ontology, the universe and cosmology, knowledge and epistemology, the nature of the human being, and the relationship between God and the universe. By examining the foundational principles of these traditions, he offers both a clear understanding of their historical development and a thoughtful reflection on their relevance for contemporary thought. Bringing together the theological, philosophical, and Sufi traditions as interconnected intellectual languages expressing a unified vision of reality, this impressive and practical handbook draws upon the author’s deep understanding of the classical sciences and their metaphysical foundations. Written with clarity and precision, the work speaks both to the interested reader and the specialist, offering a synthetic understanding of one of the richest intellectual heritages in world history.

 

Contents
• The Initial Problem Under Consideration: The Relation Between Reason and Revelation
• Section 1: The Theological Tradition
• Section 2: The Philosophical Tradition
• Section 3: The Sufi Tradition