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RST 160

— Introduction to Islamic Thought

(4 units)

The development of Islamic thought from the first centuries of Islam to the 18th century. Theology, philosophy, ethics, Sufism, historiography, political theory, fundamentalism, al-Farabi, al-Ghazzali, Ibn Rushd, Tusi, Ibn al-Arabi, Rumi, Molla Sadra, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Abd al-Wahhab.

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Course Description: The development of Islamic thought from the first centuries of Islam to the 18th century. Theology, philosophy, ethics, Sufism, historiography, political theory, fundamentalism, al-Farabi, al-Ghazzali, Ibn Rushd, Tusi, Ibn al-Arabi, Rumi, Molla Sadra, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Abd al-Wahhab. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).

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