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| Named Person: | Bābā Afz̤al; ʻAbd al-Razzāq ibn Aḥmad Kamāl al-Dīn al- Kāšānī; Bābā Afḍal |
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| Document Type: | Book |
| All Authors / Contributors: |
William C Chittick |
| ISBN: | 0195139135 9780195139136 |
| OCLC Number: | 43287140 |
| Notes: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-333) and indexes. |
| Description: | xiii, 360 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Contents: | Pt. I. Islamic Philosophy. 1. A Persian Philosopher. 2. The Worldview of Islamic Philosophy. 3. Basic Philosophical Notions -- Pt. II. The Writings of Baba Afdal. 4. Background Texts. 5. Writings on Practice. Quatrains. Essay on Practice. Quatrains. Essay on Disengagement and Struggle. Quatrains. Essay on Tawhid. Quatrains. The Testament of the Sages; Or, Twenty-Eight Words of Counsel to the Brethren. Quatrains. Advice to Seekers of Wisdom. Quatrains. Essay on Salvation. Ghazal. Letter to Majd al-Din Muhammad ibn 'Ubayd Allah. Quatrains. Petition. Quatrains. Letter to Taj al-Din Muhammad Nushabadi. Quatrains. Supplication. Quatrains. First Letter to Shams al-Din Dizwakush. Quatrains. Second Letter to Shams al-Din Dizwakush. |
| Responsibility: | William C. Chittick. |
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... an valuable resource for English speaking scholars ... the reader is offered an interpretive translation that makes use of unusual turns of phrase and expressions without losing lucidity. The result is translation that the novice will be able to understand, though not without effort, and at which those with more experience in the field will marvel. The interpretations offered by Prof. Chittick are always well grounded in the major themes of his authors and aid the reader in coming to an appreciation of the depths of the Islamic worldview, whether through philosophy or mysticism. Transcendent Philosophy No one with any interest in Islamic philosophy can afford to overlook this book. Transcendent Philosophy A magnificent piece of translation ... The translation is very successful, literal and at the same time easy to understand ... Readers should be aware that Afdal is far from easy to translate, and this is such a readable translation, one which really brings out the almost conversational nature of Afdal's approach in many of his writings. This book is a major contribution to our understanding of Islamic philosophy and yet again Chittick has done us a tremendous service. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies A wonderful introduction to the writings and thought of Kashani for the non-specialist and specialist alike ... a useful item for the non-specialist interested in appreciating the works of Afdal al-Din Kashani, and, also, for the specialist who desires to learn something of this important Persian philosopher. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Read more...
