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2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC1389 Introduction into Islamic Philosophy
10 creditsClass Size: 17
Module manager: Samar Al-Afandi
Email: s.al-afandi@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module aims to provide an informed insight into the basic mechanics of Islamic philosophy. The module will also explore the themes of creation and emanation within the Islamic paradigm. In addition to this, students will explore the schisms between the philosophers and the theologiansObjectives
1. Demonstrate an informed awareness of the key themes within Islamic philosophy2. Evaluate the nature and significance of creation and emanation within a Islamic philosophical paradigm
3. Demonstrate an informed awareness of the main schools of Islamic philosophy
4. Critically assess the influence of the early schools on philosophical discourse
5. Critically examine the inter-relationships between the rival schools of philosophical thought
Learning outcomes
An understanding of the key philosophical concepts in Islam
An informed knowledge of the main schools of philosophy within the Islamic tradition
Skills outcomes
- Develop an ability to think critically and analytically
- Derive conclusions from independent research
- Develop debating skills and expression of own ideas
-Develop effective reading, note taking and writing strategies
-Develop time management skills
Syllabus
What is Islamic Theology? And what is Islamic Philosophy?
Influence of Greek Philosophical Thought on Islam (Plato and Plotinus)
The Development of Theological (Kalam) in Islam
Creation in Islamic Thought
Emanation in Islam
Al Kindi and the Creationist framework
Al-Farabi and the emanationist paradigm
Avicenna
Al-Suhrawadi and the Illumationist paradigm
Sufi philosophy in Islamic Thought
Al-Ghazali refutation of the Philosophers
Ibn Rushd and the defence of the Islamic philosophers
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Private study hours | 89.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 11.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
33 hours - 3 hours preparation per seminar16 hours Research, planning and writing workbook
40 hours Rseardh planning and writing essay
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
The progression of students will be monitored via:Regular class attendance, preparation for seminars and engagement in discussions, assessed workbook and essay.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Essay | 2,000 words | 80.00 |
Written Work | Short answer question book 1,500 words | 20.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 14/04/2015
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