Created By
Afifa H
5.25 HOURS
7 LESSONS
This course provides a comprehensive overview of early Islamic philosophy and introduces students to complex philosophical ideas. By going through a single influential Islamic philosopher each week and understanding their key ideas, students will begin to build a picture as to what Islamic philosophy is and the relationship between the study of philosophy and religion. This course will take us on a journey to discover and understand what Islamic philosophy is and the influence of Greek religion and culture on it. Students will look at various religious Islamic philosophers and the beliefs they held, which will give them the bigger picture. Finally, students conclude by looking into the relationship between religion and philosophy.
7 LESSONS
5.25 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
What is 'Islamic' Philosophy?
45 minutes
Lesson 2
The Translation Movement and Greek Influence
45 minutes
Lesson 3
Al-Kindi and an Introduction to Metaphysics
45 minutes
Lesson 4
Al-Farabi: Cosmology and the Negative Theology
45 minutes
Lesson 5
Ibn Sina and the Floating Man
45 minutes
Lesson 6
Al-Ghazali: the Incoherence of Philosophers
45 minutes
Lesson 7
Ibn Rushd: the Relationship between Religion and Philosophy
45 minutes
Critical Thinking
Argument Building
Historical Analysis
Source Analysis
Afifa H
Religious Studies and English Language Educator
Afifa provides tailored lessons which are interactively fun while inspiring an inquisitive mind.
