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Neoplatonism in the Islamic World: Al-Farabi, Avicenna, Suhrawardi

An exploration of the transformation of Neoplatonism within the Islamic context and its pivotal role in the development of Arab-Muslim philosophy and esotericism.

📖 9 cards reading✦ 4 question◷ ~22 min

Stage tree

  1. Reading

    The Translation Movement and the "Theology of Aristotle"

  2. Question

    Examination: The Theology of Aristotle

  3. Reading

    Al-Farabi: Emanation and Intellects

  4. Reading

    Avicenna: Eastern Philosophy and Ishraq

  5. Reading

    Pseudo-Empedocles and the "Book of the Five Elements"

  6. Question

    Examination: Islamic Neoplatonism

  7. Reading

    Suhrawardi: The Philosophy of Illumination (Ishraq)

  8. Reading

    Ibn Arabi: Wahdat al-Wujud and Neoplatonic Origins

  9. Question

    Verification: Ibn Arabi

  10. Reading

    Islamic Occultism: Talismans, Astrology, Alchemy

  11. Reading

    Influence on Jewish Philosophy: Ibn Gabirol and Maimonides

  12. Reading

    Shiite Theosophy: Mulla Sadra

  13. Question

    Examination: Shi'i Theosophy