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Thursday, 20 February 2020

What is Islams perspective on Philosophy?

Ardelia Liptow: mmm...very broad question. There is philosophy from an Islamic perspective that is based on reasoning and the Koran. It also has good history. However, there is no solid definition of Islamic philosophy. Its a matter which is rather spontaneous. You might want to have a look at the following websites. Or you can google it, there is plenty of information on it....Show more

Jayson Brod: Islam rejected philosophy in favor of pure ignorance. Whatever is not consistant with pure ignorance, is to be rejected. That is the Islamic metric for judging all knowledge. The Mutazalites attempted to subject all Islamic belief to rational judgment but the ignorant clerics like Al-Gazahli would have none of it. He forever condemned Islam to an irrational system of belief. Why is there fire according to Al-Gazahli, "because Allah wills it." That is the sum and substance of Islamic philosophy. "Allah wills it!" Don't ask questions! If you start asking too many question! s, you might come up with too many rational judgments that might just challenge accepted religious orthodoxy....Show more

Wilfred Santacruce: You need brains for Philosophy.

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