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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 theologians

Objectives

1. Demonstrate an informed awareness of the key themes within Islamic philosophy
2. 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 typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Seminar111.0011.00
Private study hours89.00
Total Contact hours11.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Private study

33 hours - 3 hours preparation per seminar
16 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 typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay2,000 words80.00
Written WorkShort answer question book 1,500 words20.00
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 website

Last updated: 14/04/2015

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