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Focusing on Islamic theodicy, this comprehensive study explores unique Islamic perspectives on the problem of evil and the concept of the best possible world. It highlights the distinct solutions offered within Islamic thought while drawing parallels to Western philosophies, particularly Leibniz's approach. The book aims to deepen the understanding of how different cultures grapple with fundamental philosophical questions regarding the nature of good and evil.
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Theodicy in Islamic Thought, Eric Linn Ormsby
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Theodicy in Islamic Thought
- Subtitle
- The Dispute Over Al-Ghazali's Best of All Possible Worlds
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eric Linn Ormsby
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 328
- ISBN13
- 9780691612447
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Focusing on Islamic theodicy, this comprehensive study explores unique Islamic perspectives on the problem of evil and the concept of the best possible world. It highlights the distinct solutions offered within Islamic thought while drawing parallels to Western philosophies, particularly Leibniz's approach. The book aims to deepen the understanding of how different cultures grapple with fundamental philosophical questions regarding the nature of good and evil.