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Philosophy of Religion

Ranging across a variety of engaging themes, the interlocutors explore such topics as the nature of friendship; theories of civilization; world literatures that have inspired them; the importance of free speech; Buddhist perspectives on life and death; and the spiritual search for truth.

In this wide-ranging discussion of Marti's life, work and influence, authors explore their subject's understanding of non-violence; his nationalism that was also a profound openness to difference and dialogue; his spirituality; his poetical writings; and above all his fundamental dignity, humanity and self-mastery.

Addresses topics and issues which are of importance to human flourishing, including: sexual morality, the limits of tolerance and religious freedom, the family, the belief in an afterlife, and the idea of sin.

The Sacred Neuron Extraordinary New Discoveries Linking Science and Religion Cover

Why do we think that things happen in the way that they do? John Bowker shows from research that reason and emotion work much more closely together in forming human opinions and judgements than has previously been supposed. He argues that faith and belief can be rooted in reason.

Hamid AlDin AlKirmani Ismaili Muslim Thought in the Age of AlHakim BiAmr Allah Cover

A systematic investigation of the life and thought of the Ismaili thinker, Hamid al-Din al-Kirmani. It focuses on the principal themes of his writings: the nature of human recognition and veneration of God; an understanding of the cosmic order; and the repose and tranquillity of the intellect.

Contemplation and Action The Spiritual Autobiography of a Muslim Scholar Nasir alDin Tusi Cover

This is the spiritual autobiography of Nasir al-Din al-Tusi, the 13th-century Shi'i philosopher and scholar. It appears in English translation together with the Persian text. The author contributed to different fields of learning, including astronomy, theology and philosophy.

Knowledge and Liberation A Treatise on Philosophical Theology Cover

Nasir-i Khusraw was an Ismaili poet and theologian-philosopher of the Fatimid period. This treatise consists of a series of 30 questions and answers, and addresses some of the central theological and philosophical issues of his time, from the creation of the world to human free will.