Al-GhazÄlÄ« and the Idea of Moral Beauty rethinks the relationship between the good and the beautiful by considering the work of eleventh-century Muslim theologian AbÅ« ḤÄmid al-GhazÄlÄ« (d. 1111).
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This author delves into philosophical theology and ethics, with a particular focus on medieval Islamic thought. Her work examines moral agents, their deserts, and the character of ethics, analyzing complex theological and philosophical concepts. With a profound grasp of historical and intellectual contexts, she uncovers the nuances within ethical systems and their theological underpinnings.
- 2024
- 2015
Wonder: A Grammar
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Synthesizes the most important recent work on wonder and brings a number of disciplines into conversation.
- 2013
Schopenhauer and the Aesthetic Standpoint
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Exploring the connections between philosophical practice and aesthetics, this book provides a fresh perspective on Schopenhauer's work. It delves into how his philosophical ideas inform his artistic views, revealing a deeper understanding of his thought processes and their implications for both philosophy and art. Through this analysis, readers gain insight into Schopenhauer's influence on aesthetic theory and the significance of his contributions to the intersection of philosophy and the arts.
- 2008
Exploring the moral landscape of 8th and 9th-century Islamic thought, this work delves into the Mu'tazilite theologians' quest to understand the necessity of rewarding good deeds and punishing wrongdoers. It highlights their unique ethical stance characterized by moral objectivism and the importance of reason in discerning moral truths. Central to their philosophy is the concept of moral desert, examining how individuals earn rewards or punishment based on their actions, thus shaping a significant and controversial intellectual trend in medieval Islam.