Islamic Disputation Theory: The Uses and Rules . Miller**

Name: Islamic Disputation Theory: The Uses and Rules . Miller**
Brand: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Springer Nature Switzerland AG

Explore the evolution of Islamic dialectical theory (jadal) and the rules of argument in medieval Islam with this comprehensive hardcover book. Authored by Larry Benjamin Miller, "Islamic Disputation Theory" delves into the development of disputation methods in Islamic theology and jurisprudence from the tenth through the fourteenth centuries. This first edition is written in English and features 143 pages with 1 b/w illustration. Key Features: * Traces the historical development of Islamic dialectical theory. * Analyzes the methods of disputation in Islamic theology and jurisprudence. * Investigates the influence of Aristotle and the classical tradition on Islamic disputation. * Contrasts theological dialectic with the teachings of Arab Aristotelians like al-Fārābī, Avicenna, and Averroes. * Examines how jurists adapted theological methods for jurisprudence. Product Summary: Hardback book, Islamic Disputation Theory, The Uses & Rules of Argument in Medieval Islam, Larry Benjamin Miller, Springer Nature Switzerland AG, English, Hardcover, First edition, 143 pages, 1 b/w illustration, ISBN 9783030450113.