Biruni
Price: 450.00 INR
ISBN:
9780190124021
Publication date:
15/06/2020
Paperback
175 pages
Price: 450.00 INR
ISBN:
9780190124021
Publication date:
15/06/2020
Paperback
175 pages
George Malagaris
This comprehensive overview of Biruni is based on the Arabic and Persian primary sources in the original languages using the best editions. The author has consulted scholarship in French, German, and Russian to draw conclusions and present up-to-date bibliographic references in a manner accessible to specialists and the general reader alike. The book addresses questions in Biruni's biography, aspects of his thought in a holistic manner, and the historical context and subsequent reception of his work.
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George Malagaris
Description
This book places Biruni in his historical and cultural context within the long-term history of medieval Eurasia. It outlines the course of Biruni's life, clarifying key questions about his associations, travels, and patrons. Following an overview of Biruni's chief interests, it details his major works to illustrate the breadth of Biruni's output and his intellectual approach, especially his attention to language, esteem for knowledge, and commitment to objective truth. An account of his institutional context and relationships elucidates his friendships and rivalries, notably with Avicenna. The book also shows how varied paths of transmission affected the legacy of Biruni and its reception in global scientific and literary traditions. Finally, a timeline, list of key works, and detailed bibliographic essay will guide readers into further study of Biruni and his thought.
About the Author
George Malagaris, Research Fellow and Dean of Scholars, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
George Malagaris
Table of contents
List of maps and diagrams vi
Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 The Islamic East a millennium ago: Biruni's world 1
2 Life of a polymath: his autobiography and biography 28
3 Scientific and cultural research: overview of key works 55
4 An approach to truth: aspects of his thought 84
5 Friends and rivals: knowledge, institutions, and relationships 109
6 Reception of a polymath: Biruni in history 130
7 Further reading: a guide to the literature 148
Works cited 159
Timeline 160
Key Works 161
Index 162
George Malagaris
George Malagaris
Description
This book places Biruni in his historical and cultural context within the long-term history of medieval Eurasia. It outlines the course of Biruni's life, clarifying key questions about his associations, travels, and patrons. Following an overview of Biruni's chief interests, it details his major works to illustrate the breadth of Biruni's output and his intellectual approach, especially his attention to language, esteem for knowledge, and commitment to objective truth. An account of his institutional context and relationships elucidates his friendships and rivalries, notably with Avicenna. The book also shows how varied paths of transmission affected the legacy of Biruni and its reception in global scientific and literary traditions. Finally, a timeline, list of key works, and detailed bibliographic essay will guide readers into further study of Biruni and his thought.
About the Author
George Malagaris, Research Fellow and Dean of Scholars, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Read MoreTable of contents
List of maps and diagrams vi
Preface vii
Acknowledgements ix
1 The Islamic East a millennium ago: Biruni's world 1
2 Life of a polymath: his autobiography and biography 28
3 Scientific and cultural research: overview of key works 55
4 An approach to truth: aspects of his thought 84
5 Friends and rivals: knowledge, institutions, and relationships 109
6 Reception of a polymath: Biruni in history 130
7 Further reading: a guide to the literature 148
Works cited 159
Timeline 160
Key Works 161
Index 162
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