--- product_id: 503324230 title: "Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction" price: "¥5521" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/503324230-philosophy-in-the-islamic-world-a-very-short-introduction store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Cross-cultural philosophical insights Concise 144-page paperback Covers history to 20th century Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction **Price:** ¥5521 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the timeless wisdom of Islamic philosophy—because true insight never goes out of style. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction - **How much does it cost?** ¥5521 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/503324230-philosophy-in-the-islamic-world-a-very-short-introduction) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timely and Relevant:** Unpack philosophical questions that resonate with modern political and cultural landscapes, making this more than just history. - • **Highly Rated & Respected:** Join thousands of readers who rate this book 4.6/5, making it a must-have for intellectual trendsetters. - • **Bridging Faiths and Reason:** Explore how Muslim, Jewish, and Christian thinkers in Islamic lands debated reason, belief, and knowledge—fueling today’s cultural conversations. - • **Oxford-Backed Scholarly Authority:** Published by Oxford University Press, ensuring rigorous research and credibility for the discerning reader. - • **A Compact Masterclass in Islamic Philosophy:** Dive deep into centuries of rich, often overlooked intellectual heritage in just one slim volume. ## Overview Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Adamson is a concise paperback published by Oxford University Press in 2015. It offers a scholarly yet accessible overview of Islamic philosophical traditions, spanning from early thinkers to the 20th century, highlighting the interplay between reason and faith across Muslim, Jewish, and Christian intellectuals in Islamic lands. Highly rated and relevant, it challenges misconceptions about the decline of Islamic philosophy and connects historical ideas to contemporary debates. ## Description In the history of philosophy, few topics are so relevant to today's cultural and political landscape as philosophy in the Islamic world. Yet, this remains one of the lesser-known philosophical traditions. In this Very Short Introduction, Peter Adamson explores the history of philosophy among Muslims, Jews, and Christians living in Islamic lands, from its historical background to thinkers in the twentieth century. Introducing the main philosophical themes of the Islamic world, Adamson integrates ideas from the Islamic and Abrahamic faiths to consider the broad philosophical questions that continue to invite debate: What is the relationship between reason and religious belief? What is the possibility of proving God's existence? What is the nature of knowledge? Drawing on the most recent research in the field, this book challenges the assumption of the cultural decline of philosophy and science in the Islamic world by demonstrating its rich heritage and overlap with other faiths and philosophies. Review: Excellent. - Adamson's podcasts and attempts to catalog and explicate the entire history of philosophy is incredibly fascinating and useful, and this is a wonderful, if brief addition to his work. It is, however, a whirlwind tour of Philosophy in the Islamic World including Arab Christian and diaspora Jewish philosophers. Building on both the disputes in early Arabic theology as well as building on Aristotle, one sees medieval arabic philosophy develop and somewhat predate a lot of the later medieval and early modern debates in Christian philosophy as well as being a continuation of classical philosophy. Adamson does a good job of showing how tensions between syncretic, mystical, and rationalists threads really color Islamic and Arab philosophy as well as trying to work through various forms of the unity of God and even intellect. The variety of names can be overwhelming given some of the lack of references for later Islamic philosophers, particularly once Ottoman and Safavid's become dominant. An excellent introduction that only suffers from perhaps too much information in too small a book. Review: Good book - Font size small but book is great reading.It informative ## Features - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: Oxford University Press - Brand: Oxford university press, usa - Publication date: 2015-09-24T00:00:01Z - Brand: Oxford University Press, USA ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #56,408 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #52 in Religious Philosophy #87 in History of Religion #220 in East Asian & Indian | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 49 Reviews | ## Images ![Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Iiodwdy8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent. *by C***N on 13 December 2015* Adamson's podcasts and attempts to catalog and explicate the entire history of philosophy is incredibly fascinating and useful, and this is a wonderful, if brief addition to his work. It is, however, a whirlwind tour of Philosophy in the Islamic World including Arab Christian and diaspora Jewish philosophers. Building on both the disputes in early Arabic theology as well as building on Aristotle, one sees medieval arabic philosophy develop and somewhat predate a lot of the later medieval and early modern debates in Christian philosophy as well as being a continuation of classical philosophy. Adamson does a good job of showing how tensions between syncretic, mystical, and rationalists threads really color Islamic and Arab philosophy as well as trying to work through various forms of the unity of God and even intellect. The variety of names can be overwhelming given some of the lack of references for later Islamic philosophers, particularly once Ottoman and Safavid's become dominant. An excellent introduction that only suffers from perhaps too much information in too small a book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by A***M on 30 January 2018* Font size small but book is great reading.It informative ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Actually discusses philoso *by S***S on 28 August 2021* I’ve read longer books on Islamic philosophy that had much less discussion of real philosophical questions than this little book. It also contextualizes Islamic philosophy pretty well with regard to Greek, Christian and Jewish philosophy. ## Frequently Bought Together - Philosophy in the Islamic World: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) - Islamic History: A Very Short Introduction - The Koran: A Very Short Introduction --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/503324230-philosophy-in-the-islamic-world-a-very-short-introduction](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/503324230-philosophy-in-the-islamic-world-a-very-short-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-07-18*