{"product_id":"language-and-reason-in-islamic-thought-hardcover","title":"Language and Reason in Islamic Thought - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMostafa Najafi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis study delves into Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī's (1149-1210) theory of language, a pivotal yet underexplored facet of his intellectual legacy. Moving beyond his interactions with the Avicennian tradition, it positions al-Rāzī as an independent thinker. The work examines two often misinterpreted dimensions of his thought: his assertion that all concepts are self-evident, challenging traditional epistemology on conceptualization (taṣawwur) as advanced by Abū Naṣr al-Fārābī (870-950) and Ibn Sīnā (980-1037), and his refinement of ʿAbd-l-Qāhir al-Ğurğānī's (1009-1078) theory of linguistic composition (naẓm), emphasizing language's expressive capacity (bayān) and the Qurʾān's unique linguistic structure. By analyzing these facets, the study reconstructs al-Rāzī's comprehensive framework for understanding linguistic phenomena, bridging the Greek-inspired falsafa tradition and the rich Arabic linguistic heritage. This exploration offers scholars and students a nuanced perspective on Islamic intellectual history, highlighting al-Rāzī's role in harmonizing diverse traditions and advancing a profound theory of linguistic understanding. This theory is essential for engaging with al-Rāzī's extensive written heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emostafa najafi\u003c\/strong\u003e, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379429490937,"sku":"9783119147477","price":169.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/zqwMBSsla49783119147477.webp?v=1770053626","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/language-and-reason-in-islamic-thought-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}