Logic arguments in the medieval Muslim philosophy and theology: Al-Ghazali, Averroes, Ibn Al-Munadżdżim Cover Image

Argumenty logiczne w średniowiecznej filozofii i teologii muzułmańskiej: Al-Ghazali, Awerroes, Ibn al-Munadżdżim
Logic arguments in the medieval Muslim philosophy and theology: Al-Ghazali, Averroes, Ibn Al-Munadżdżim

Author(s): Damian Kokoć
Subject(s): Islam studies, Religion and science , Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Religion, Philosophy of Science
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: certain knowledge; inter-religious dialogue; Islam; ismailism; logic theology; Al-Ghazli; Averroes; Ibn al-Munajjim;

Summary/Abstract: Philosophical legacy of ancient Greeks greatly influenced the shaping of Medieval Islamic thought. Especially popular were writings of Aristotle, particularly his logical works. Muslims very quickly noticed that logic is a very practical tool, both in discussions with non-Muslims, as well as polemics within Islam itself. This article focuses on three thinkers:Al-Ghazali, Averroes and Ibn al-Munajjim. Al-Ghazali’s ideas exemplify how logic was used in theological disputes within Islam itself. Averroes , in turn, in one of his major works „The Decisive Treaty”, tries to refute accusation aimed at impiety of philosophers. Ibn Rushd shows that philosophy is not contrary to the principles of faith but just opposite. He states that the Qur'an encourages to learn and deepen the philosophy, because it is the best way to cognition of the truth and it based on syllogistic deduction. Concluding, the article presents how logic was used in disputes with non-Muslims by referring to Ibn al-Munajjim letter.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 78-93
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish