{"product_id":"the-physical-theory-of-kalam-9789004098312","title":"The Physical Theory of Kalām","description":"This book reconstructs the theories of matter and space of the \u003ci\u003emutakallimūn\u003c\/i\u003e of the tenth and eleventh centuries A.D. It uses texts which have only recently become available.\u003cbr\u003eThe book presents material which challenges our previous understanding of \u003ci\u003ekalām\u003c\/i\u003e atomism. In particular, it analyzes the concept of atoms as a 'space-occupying object' without dimension yet having magnitude. It examines the manner of the atom's occupation of space, and discusses arguments for and against unoccupied spaces or the void.\u003cbr\u003eA detailed examination of the paradoxical nature of such an atom follows. The argument is made that a 'discrete' rather than a 'continuous' conception of space, matter, time, motion and indeed geometry underlies \u003ci\u003ekalām\u003c\/i\u003e physical theory. In this respect, the \u003ci\u003ekalām\u003c\/i\u003e atom is similar to the Epicurean minimal part.","brand":"Alnoor Dhanani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48308088570107,"sku":"9789004098312","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9789004098312.jpg?v=1772491044","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/the-physical-theory-of-kalam-9789004098312","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}