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The Flying Man: Aristotle, and the Philosophers of the Golden Age of Islam

History, NON-FICTION

By: Prof. Dr. Akber S. Ahmed

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9781655699504
Kitabee Pakistan
N/A
2024
128 Pages
Hardbound
2489

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Embark on an extraordinary journey with Dr. Akbar Ahmed

Description

A captivating work that weaves together history, spirituality, and adventure. Akbar S. Ahmed, an accomplished anthropologist and academic, explores how Aristotle’s ideas were transmitted through the Arab world and subsequently into Latin Europe. The book highlights the intellectual exchanges between different cultures and the role of translations in preserving and disseminating scientific knowledge.

The “Flying Man” metaphor is often associated with Avicenna’s (Ibn Sina) thought experiment about self-awareness and the soul, which may also be referenced or explored within the broader context of this book. The text provides insights into the historical and philosophical implications, demonstrating its enduring impact on scientific thought across various traditions.

Praise and Reviews

“Amongst all of his important books, this gem of a book is Ambassador Ahmed’s magnum opus.” --Dr. Amineh Hoti, Fellow-Commoner, University of Cambridge, and author of Gems and Jewels: The Religions of Pakistan.

About the Author

Ambassador Akbar S. Ahmed is an anthropologist, Islamic scholar, poet, playwright, and filmmaker, recognized by the BBC as the 'world's foremost expert on contemporary Islam.' He currently occupies the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University in Washington, DC, and has previously taught at Cambridge, Princeton, and Harvard universities. Ahmed also served as Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland. His renowned "Jinnah Quartet" comprises a feature film, a documentary, an academic book, and a graphic novel about Mr. Jinnah. For Brookings Press, he has authored four books examining the relationship between the West and the Muslim world, with two accompanied by films. Currently, he is working on "The Mingling of the Oceans: How Civilizations Can Live Together."

The Flying Man: Aristotle, and the Philosophers of the Golden Age of Islam

By : Prof. Dr. Akber S. Ahmed
History, NON-FICTION

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Dr. Akbar Ahmed

Description

A captivating work that weaves together history, spirituality, and adventure. Akbar S. Ahmed, an accomplished anthropologist and academic, explores how Aristotle’s ideas were transmitted through the Arab world and subsequently into Latin Europe. The book highlights the intellectual exchanges between different cultures and the role of translations in preserving and disseminating scientific knowledge. The “Flying Man” metaphor is often associated with Avicenna’s (Ibn Sina) thought experiment about self-awareness and the soul, which may also be referenced or explored within the broader context of this book. The text provides insights into the historical and philosophical implications, demonstrating its enduring impact on scientific thought across various traditions.

Praise and Reviews

“Amongst all of his important books, this gem of a book is Ambassador Ahmed’s magnum opus.” --Dr. Amineh Hoti, Fellow-Commoner, University of Cambridge, and author of Gems and Jewels: The Religions of Pakistan.

About the Author

Ambassador Akbar S. Ahmed is an anthropologist, Islamic scholar, poet, playwright, and filmmaker, recognized by the BBC as the 'world's foremost expert on contemporary Islam.' He currently occupies the Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University in Washington, DC, and has previously taught at Cambridge, Princeton, and Harvard universities. Ahmed also served as Pakistan's High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland. His renowned "Jinnah Quartet" comprises a feature film, a documentary, an academic book, and a graphic novel about Mr. Jinnah. For Brookings Press, he has authored four books examining the relationship between the West and the Muslim world, with two accompanied by films. Currently, he is working on "The Mingling of the Oceans: How Civilizations Can Live Together."
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