In these global times it is a curious and pertinent fact that the life and writings of Muhyiddin Ibn 'Arabi, which since the 12th century have incalculably influenced the metaphysical structure of much Oriental thought and practice, still remain relatively unknown and undiscussed in the Western theoretical architecture of the twenty-first century. His remarks on causality, time, contingency, necessity, epistemology, ontology, ethics and aesthetics alone would entice even the most wary of modernity's intellectual authorities. This book deals with the findings of just some of these authorities modern philosophy, social science and psychology in an open discourse between the ancient and the modern, the traditional and the scientific, the industrial and the personal. It is an invitation to reconsider some of the central and defining ideas of modernity in the light of Ibn 'Arabi's writings on the Unity of Existence. The book will be of interest to academics and students in psychology, sociology and philosophy, and to readers with an academic and/or personal interest in Ibn 'Arabi.
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These penetrating metaphysical and spiritual teachings cross the divides of culture and time, providing unexpectedly modern insight.
The orientation of this study; Ibn 'Arabi - philosophy and reason; Ibn 'Arabi and the era; Ibn 'Arabi and the self.

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ISBN
9780953451371
Publisert
2002-01-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Anqa Publishing
Vekt
330 gr
Høyde
155 mm
Bredde
230 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
203

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Peter Coates has been a lecturer in the department of psychology at the University of Lincoln, where he taught courses in the philosophy of psychology. He has been studying the works of Ibn 'Arabi for over 20 years.