Subject(s): Islamic philosophy -- History
Summary: "Philosophy in the Islamic world is the third of a series of books in which Peter Adamson aims ultimately to present a complete history of philosophy, more thoroughly but also more enjoyably than ever before. He offers an accessible, humorous, and detailed look at the emergence of philosoph
Subject(s): Psychopaths
Summary: "In this madcap journey, a bestselling journalist investigates psychopaths and the industry of doctors, scientists, and everyone else who studies them. The Psychopath Test is a fascinating journey through the minds of madness. Jon Ronson's exploration of a potential hoax being played on the world's
Subject(s): Islamic cities and towns -- History | Islamic cities and towns -- Sources -- History | City and town life -- History -- Islamic countries | East and West | Travel writing -- History -- Western countries | Travelers' writings | Islamic countries -- Description and travel | Islamic countries -- Foreign public opinion, Western
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Subject(s): International relations -- Philosophy | International relations -- History | Islamic fundamentalism -- Political aspects | World politics -- 21st century | East and West
Summary: "The world is troubled and full of misunderstandings. It seems a new world order of fundamentalist violence and meaningless atrocity is upon us, whilst
Subject(s): Sharaf al-Din 'Ali Yazdi, d. 1454 | Muslims -- Intellectual life | Iran -- Intellectual life
Summary: "By focusing on the works and intellectual network of the Timurid historian Sharaf al Din Ali Yazdi (d.1454), this book presents a holistic view of intellectual life in fifteenth century Iran. Ilker Evrim Binbas argues that
