A History of Muslim Philosophy

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A History of Muslim Philosophy
Pre-Islamic philosophy in India, China, Greece and Arabia. Philosophical teachings of the Qur'an. Major philosophical groups in Islamic history, including Mu'tazilism, Ash'arism, and Zahirism.

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