Muḥsin Mahdī bol popredným autorom v oblasti arabskej histórie, filológie a filozofie, so zvláštnym zameraním na politickú filozofiu. Jeho práca sa hlboko ponorila do skúmania stredovekých arabských, hebrejských a latinských textov, s cieľom aplikovať prísne metódy kritických edícií na tieto klasické diela. Mahdī sa obzvlášť venoval objavovaniu, editovaniu a interpretácii diel Alfarabiho. Jeho vedecký odkaz spočíva v neúnavnom hľadaní rukopisov a v jeho snahe stanoviť nové štandardy v oblasti arabskej filológie a filozofie.
Offers an analysis of the work of Alfarabi, the founder of Islamic political philosophy. This philosophical engagement with the writings of and about Alfarabi is suitable for those interested in medieval political philosophy.
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A Study in the Philosophic Foundation of the Science of Culture
The study delves into the contributions of 14th-century Arab historian Ibn Khaldun, who pioneered a unique science of history and culture influenced by Plato, Aristotle, and Islamic thought. It highlights his belief that history is more closely tied to human action than political philosophy, addressing a gap in ancient scholarship. The book analyzes Islamic historiography and Ibn Khaldun's methodology, emphasizing the significance of his reflections on history and their implications for understanding culture and the art of history.