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The polished mirror
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- Book Synopsis
- Islamic philosophy and Sufism evolved as distinct yet interweaving strands of Islamic thought and practice. Despite differences, they have shared a concern with the perfection of the soul through the development of character. In The Polished Mirror, Cyrus Ali Zargar studies the ways in which, through teaching and storytelling, pre-modern Muslims lived, negotiated, and cultivated virtues. Examining the writings of philosophers, ascetics, poets, and saints, he locates virtue ethics within a dynamic moral tradition. Innovative, engaging, and approachable, this work - the first in the English language to explore Islamic ethics in the fascinating context of narrative - will be a valuable resource for both students and scholars.
- About The Author
- Cyrus Ali Zargar is Associate Professor of Religion at Augustana College, in Rock Island, Illinois, where his primary research interest is the literature of medieval Sufism in Arabic and Persian.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786072016
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oneworld Academic, (02 November 2017)
- Number of Pages
- 341
- Weight
- 446 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 153 x 25 mm
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