EP.50-Philosophy and Religion between al-Kindi and al-Razi




The World of Islam: Culture, Religion, and Politics show

Summary: <br> This episode highlights two perspectives in early philosophy within Muslim contexts. Al-Kindi (d. 860s) viewed philosophy and religion as compatible and important whereas al-Razi (d.925) was skeptical of revelation and prophets. <br> <br> Sources and further readings:<br> <br> <br> A History of Islamic Philosophy           by Majid Fakhry<br> Islamic Philosophy A-Z                          by Peter S. Groff<br> Islamic Philosophy: an Introduction   by Oliver Leaman<br> The Cambridge Companion to Arabic Philosophy   Edited by P. Adamson/R.C. Taylor<br>