Biruni (Paperback)

Dr. George Malagaris

ISBN 10: 0190124024 / ISBN 13: 9780190124021

Edité par OUP India, New Delhi, 2020

Paperback. This book places Biruni in his historical and cultural context within the long-term history of medieval Eurasia. It outlines the course of Biruni's life, clarifying key questions about his associations, travels, and patrons. Following an overview of Biruni's chief interests, it details his major works to illustrate the breadth of Biruni's output and his intellectual approach, especially his attention to language, esteem for knowledge, and commitment to objective truth. An account of his institutional context and relationships elucidates his friendships and rivalries, notably with Avicenna. The book also shows how varied paths of transmission affected the legacy of Biruni and its reception in global scientific and literary traditions. Finally, a timeline, list of key works, and detailed bibliographic essay will guide readers into further study of Biruni and his thought. This comprehensive overview of Biruni is based on the Arabic and Persian primary sources in the original languages using the best editions. The author has consulted scholarship in French, German, and Russian to draw conclusions and present up-to-date bibliographic references in a manner accessible to specialists and the general reader alike. The book addresses questions in Biruni's biography, aspects of his thought in a holistic manner, and the historical context andsubsequent reception of his work. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780190124021

Synopsis :

This book places Biruni in his historical and cultural context within the long-term history of medieval Eurasia. It outlines the course of Biruni's life, clarifying key questions about his associations, travels, and patrons. Following an overview of Biruni's chief interests, it details his major works to illustrate the breadth of Biruni's output and his intellectual approach, especially his attention to language, esteem for knowledge, and commitment to objective truth. An account of his institutional context and relationships elucidates his friendships and rivalries, notably with Avicenna. The book also shows how varied paths of transmission affected the legacy of Biruni and its reception in global scientific and literary traditions. Finally, a timeline, list of key works, and detailed bibliographic essay will guide readers into further study of Biruni and his thought.

À propos de l?auteur: Research Fellow and Dean, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Biruni (Paperback)
Éditeur : OUP India, New Delhi
Date d'édition : 2020
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new