Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rushd on Nature and the Cosmos
Nature and the Cosmos
Welcome to “Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rushd on Nature and the Cosmos” This course offers a captivating exploration into one of the most intellectually stimulating chapters in the history of classical Islamic thought—the debate recorded in al-Ghazālī's ‘Incoherence of the Philosophers' and Ibn Rushd's ‘Incoherence of the Incoherence.'
Course Team
Dr. Edward Omar Moad
(Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Department of Humanities, Qatar University)
12+ Live Online Sessions
Duration : 12 Weeks
Sundays, 2 PM - 3:30PM (London, UK)
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Starts on 7th January 2024
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Course Overview
The debate recorded in al-Ghazali's ‘Incoherence of the Philosophers' and Ibn Rushd's ‘Incoherence of the Incoherence' is one of the most philosophically interesting events in the history of classical Islamic thought. Here, the cutting edge of Ghazali's searching critique meets the depth of Ibn Rushd's philosophical insight in clashing over the innovative synthesis of Aristotelian and Neo-Platonic thought represented chiefly by Ibn Sina.
In this course we will examine and discuss the arguments deployed by all three parties in the debate, wherein are raised questions about the origin of the universe and the reality of time, possibility, and causality, and nature itself. The course consists of twelve units, each corresponding to a chapter of the book written by the course instructor and recently published as ‘Coherence of the Incoherence' (2023, Gorgias Press).
Learning Outcomes
- Historical and Contextual Understanding: By the end of the course, students will be able to contextualize the significance of the debate between al-Ghazālī and Ibn Rushd within the broader landscape of classical Islamic thought and its interactions with Aristotelian and Neo-Platonic philosophies.
- Critical Analysis: Students will develop the ability to critically evaluate the primary arguments, counterarguments, and methodologies presented by both philosophers, discerning the strengths and weaknesses inherent in each perspective.
- Philosophical Concepts Mastery: Students will gain a deep understanding of core philosophical concepts discussed in the debate, such as causality, the nature of time, possibility, and the intricacies of agency and act.
- Comparative Evaluation: Through discussions and reflections, students will be equipped to compare and contrast the philosophical positions of al-Ghazālī, Ibn Rushd, and Ibn Sīnā, appreciating the nuances and innovations each brought to the discourse.
- Application to Contemporary Thought: Students will be able to relate the insights from the classical debate to contemporary philosophical and theological discussions, recognizing the enduring relevance of the Incoherence debate in modern metaphysical and analytic theological dialogues.
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