The Incoherence of the Philosophers — Al-Ghazali | Éditions Al Bouraq

Presentation

A fundamental treatise of medieval Islamic thought in which Al-Ghazali, a great theologian and influential jurist, responds to the allegations of philosophers by defending the superiority of spiritual intuition over reason alone. This major work establishes that only intuitive knowledge of God can lead to true Certainty, while reason, though necessary for argumentation, remains insufficient to attain absolute Truth.

Content

• Philosophical critique of Greek thinkers and their intellectualist pretensions
• Praise of spiritual intuition as a superior path to divine knowledge
• Demonstration that reason alone cannot achieve religious Certainty
• Theological argumentation based on the Quran and Islamic sciences
• Defense of Islamic orthodoxy against philosophical currents
• Foundations of Ghazalian thought on faith and reason

For whom?

Intended for students of Islamic theology, researchers in the history of Islamic philosophy, Muslims seeking a deeper understanding of the relationship between faith and reason, and all those interested in medieval thought and classical Islamic spirituality.

The Author

Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali (1058-1111), originally from Iran, was one of the greatest theologians and jurists of classical Islam. Advisor to the Caliph, he enjoyed considerable intellectual and political renown. A deeply faithful man, he shaped Islamic thought by valuing direct spiritual experience as the foundation of true religious knowledge.

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