God and Logic in Islam: The Caliphate of Reason
Author : John Walbridge
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN : 9781107641099
Call Number : 001.091767 WAL
Summary:
This work explores the central role of rational thought in the intellectual tradition of Islam, countering the common portrayal of Islam as strictly revelation based. Walbridge demonstrates that from medieval times, logical reasoning was fundamental in Islamic law, philosophy, and education. He details how both modernist and fundamentalist movements eventually marginalized these rational traditions, giving way to shallower modern forms of thought. Despite this decline, Walbridge identifies enduring streams of rationalism within Islamic scholarship that may fuel its revival. He argues that the future of Islamic thought lies in reconciling its rich rational heritage with contemporary challenges