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Science of the Cosmos, Science of the Soul: The Pertinence of Islamic Cosmology in the Modern World

by William C. Chittick

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Islamic Intellectualism is dead: or so argues William Chittick in this radical new book challenging modern trends in religious thought. Whilst many may say that Islamic studies thrives as a subject, Chittick points to the words of one of his former Professors when describing young colleagues: "they know everything one can possibly know about a text, except what it says". Indeed, Chittick states that it is impossible to understand ancient Islamic texts without the years of contemplative study that are anathema to the modern education system. While the modern intellectual with faith often treats their studies and faith in two seperate spheres, Chittick argues that it is essential to return to the ways of the ancient Sufis, who viewed knowledge of the soul, the world, and God as an extension of the same thing, and he bemoans the loss of the spiritual and intellectual highs of the Medieval Islamic period.

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ISBN:

9781851684953

Author:

Chittick, William C.

Publisher:

ONEWorld Publications

Subject:

Eastern - General

Subject:

Eastern

Subject:

Religion-Eastern - General

Subject:

Islam

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Publication Date:

20070731

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Pages:

176

Dimensions:

8.5 x 5.25 in

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Science of the Cosmos, Science of the Soul: The Pertinence of Islamic Cosmology in the Modern World New Trade Paper William C. Chittick

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Product details 176 pages Oneworld Publications - 2007-07-00 English 9781851684953 Reviews:

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Islamic Intellectualism is dead: or so argues William Chittick in this radical new book challenging modern trends in religious thought. Whilst many may say that Islamic studies thrives as a subject, Chittick points to the words of one of his former Professors when describing young colleagues: "they know everything one can possibly know about a text, except what it says". Indeed, Chittick states that it is impossible to understand ancient Islamic texts without the years of contemplative study that are anathema to the modern education system. While the modern intellectual with faith often treats their studies and faith in two seperate spheres, Chittick argues that it is essential to return to the ways of the ancient Sufis, who viewed knowledge of the soul, the world, and God as an extension of the same thing, and he bemoans the loss of the spiritual and intellectual highs of the Medieval Islamic period.