--- product_id: 8608769 title: "The Philosophy of Illumination" price: "¥16221" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8608769-the-philosophy-of-illumination store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Ancient wisdom revived Illumination of thought Medieval philosophical gem The Philosophy of Illumination **Price:** ¥16221 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🕯️ Illuminate your mind with ancient light — don’t miss the philosophy that’s rewriting intellectual history! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Philosophy of Illumination - **How much does it cost?** ¥16221 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/8608769-the-philosophy-of-illumination) ## 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 - • **Perfect for Thought Leaders:** A must-have for millennial managers craving deep, transformative insights beyond mainstream philosophy. - • **Collector’s Edition Appeal:** A beautifully designed, reasonably priced used copy that signals your intellectual sophistication and cultural capital. - • **Timeless Intellectual Revival:** Dive into a 12th-century philosophical revolution that challenges conventional thought and sparks fresh perspectives. - • **Rare Philosophical Conjunction:** Own a book that captures the cosmic moment of 1186, when celestial bodies aligned as Suhrawardi completed his masterpiece. - • **Authentic Scholarly Translation:** Experience Dr. Ziai’s meticulous and clear English translation, preserving the rich rigor of Suhrawardi’s original text. ## Overview The Philosophy of Illumination is a used but well-preserved English translation of Suhrawardi’s 12th-century masterpiece, blending mystical intuition with rigorous logic. This rare text revives pre-Aristotelian wisdom and offers a fresh paradigm for modern thinkers, making it an essential read for philosophy enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs alike. ## Description Shihäb al-Din al-Suhrawardi was born around 1154, probably in northwestern Iran. Spurred by a dream in which Aristotle appeared to him, he rejected the Avicennan Peripatetic philosophy of his youth and undertook the task of reviving the philosophical tradition of the "Ancients." Suhruwardi's philosophy grants an epistemological role to immediate and atemporal intuition. It is explicitly anti-Peripatetic and is identified with the pre-Aristotelian sages, particularly Plato. The subject of his hikmat al-Ishraq —now available for the first time in English—is the "science of lights," a science that Suhrawardi first learned through mystical exercises reinforced later by logical proofs and confirmed by what he saw as the parallel experiences of the Ancients. It was completed on 15 September 1186; and at sunset that evening, in the western sky, the sun, the moon, and the five visible planets came together in a magnificent conjunction in the constellation of Libra. The stars soon turned against Suhrawardi, however, who was reluctantly put to death by the son of Saladin, the sultan of Egypt, in 1191. Review: Great Read for those looking for a new Philosophical perspective. - I gave this book a five because I found something I was looking for in the text. The book as a whole is Peripetetic Jibberish, sprinkled with extreme logic and critical thinking. It does, however, have two sentences that I found rather Illuminating. lol I've found through my reading that Al-Suhrawardi was a very kind and spiritual person. If I had to guess, I'd say this book was written by either one or many people other than Suhrawardi, with the addition of two sentences by Suhrawardi. On the surface, it seems to me that if someone understood this book and the completely new paradigm it suggests, they would have a very clear mind and an even better heart! Review: Philosophy of illumination - This is a magnificient effort. Dr Ziai's efforts with this and his other translations are very generous and clear. This is a major work by an important medieval philosopher. Although I'm not a specialist in Persian or Islamic thought this book gives me confidence that the textual terminology is translated in all its richness and specific rigor. This is a good book for the general reader of philosophy and stands apart from so much new age rubbish written about Sufism. The book is handsomely produced, beautifully designed, and very reasonably priced. I think anyone thinking of the future and with a wit to buying important editions of major philosophical texts shouldn't think twice about acquiring it. This is also a good book for students of the French philosopher Gilles Deleuze, for reasons that will be clear upon reading it. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #878,407 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,454 in Religious Studies (Books) #2,316 in Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts (Books) #2,717 in Philosophy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 39 Reviews | ## Images ![The Philosophy of Illumination - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811IiyeyAhL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Read for those looking for a new Philosophical perspective. *by C***D on November 14, 2013* I gave this book a five because I found something I was looking for in the text. The book as a whole is Peripetetic Jibberish, sprinkled with extreme logic and critical thinking. It does, however, have two sentences that I found rather Illuminating. lol I've found through my reading that Al-Suhrawardi was a very kind and spiritual person. If I had to guess, I'd say this book was written by either one or many people other than Suhrawardi, with the addition of two sentences by Suhrawardi. On the surface, it seems to me that if someone understood this book and the completely new paradigm it suggests, they would have a very clear mind and an even better heart! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Philosophy of illumination *by J***N on April 8, 2005* This is a magnificient effort. Dr Ziai's efforts with this and his other translations are very generous and clear. This is a major work by an important medieval philosopher. Although I'm not a specialist in Persian or Islamic thought this book gives me confidence that the textual terminology is translated in all its richness and specific rigor. This is a good book for the general reader of philosophy and stands apart from so much new age rubbish written about Sufism. The book is handsomely produced, beautifully designed, and very reasonably priced. I think anyone thinking of the future and with a wit to buying important editions of major philosophical texts shouldn't think twice about acquiring it. This is also a good book for students of the French philosopher Gilles Deleuze, for reasons that will be clear upon reading it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by Y***N on October 14, 2014* Wonderful ## Frequently Bought Together - Philosophy of Illumination (Brigham Young University's Islamic Translation) - The Elixir of the Gnostics – A Parallel English– Arabic Text (Brigham Young University - Islamic Translation) --- ## 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/8608769-the-philosophy-of-illumination](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/8608769-the-philosophy-of-illumination) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-07-13*