{"product_id":"language-and-reason-in-islamic-thought-9783119147477","title":"Language and Reason in Islamic Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis study delves into Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī's (1149–1210) theory of language, a pivotal yet underexplored facet of his intellectual legacy. Moving beyond his interactions with the Avicennian tradition, it positions al-Rāzī as an independent thinker. The work examines two often misinterpreted dimensions of his thought: his assertion that all concepts are self-evident, challenging traditional epistemology on conceptualization (\u003cem\u003etaṣawwur\u003c\/em\u003e) as advanced by Abū Naṣr al-Fārābī (870–950) and Ibn Sīnā (980–1037), and his refinement of ʿAbd-l-Qāhir al-Ğurğānī’s (1009–1078) theory of linguistic composition (\u003cem\u003enaẓm\u003c\/em\u003e), emphasizing language’s expressive capacity (\u003cem\u003ebayān\u003c\/em\u003e) and the Qurʾān’s unique linguistic structure. By analyzing these facets, the study reconstructs al-Rāzī’s comprehensive framework for understanding linguistic phenomena, bridging the Greek-inspired \u003cem\u003efalsafa\u003c\/em\u003e tradition and the rich Arabic linguistic heritage. This exploration offers scholars and students a nuanced perspective on Islamic intellectual history, highlighting al-Rāzī’s role in harmonizing diverse traditions and advancing a profound theory of linguistic understanding. This theory is essential for engaging with al-Rāzī’s extensive written heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mostafa najafi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48267241095419,"sku":"9783119147477","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_4ebf717b-2cf6-434b-b3c2-cf1a6f4d79b7.jpg?v=1775696313","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/language-and-reason-in-islamic-thought-9783119147477","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}