Islam and Evolution: Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm (Routledge Science and Religion Series)

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Synopsis
This book attempts to equip the reader with a holistic and accessible account of Islam and evolution. It guides the reader through the different variables that have played a part in the ongoing dialogue between Muslim creationists and evolutionists. This work views the discussion through the lens of al-Ghazālī (1058-1111), a widely-known and well-respected Islamic intellectual from the medieval period. By understanding al-Ghazālī as an Ash’arite theologian, a particular strand of Sunni theology, his metaphysical and hermeneutic ideas are taken to explore if and how much Neo-Darwinian evolution can be accepted. It is shown that his ideas can be used to reach an alignment between Islam and Neo-Darwinian evolution. This book offers a detailed examination that seeks to offer clarity if not agreement in the midst of an intense intellectual conflict and polarity amongst Muslims. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of Science and Religion, Theology, Philosophy of Religion, Islamic Studies, and Religious Studies more generally.
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
346 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000405262
Related ISBNs:
9780429345753, 9781032026572, 9780367364137
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Shoaib Ahmed Malik
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Science, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Politics and Government
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Bookshare Staff
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