The Philosophical Works of al-Kindī

This volume renders into English the philosophical writings of the first philosopher of Islam: al-Kindi, known as the “Philosopher of the Arabs.” One of the greatest figures of medieval philosophy, al-Kindi initiated the process of integrating Greek philosophical ideas into Islamic culture. He was deeply involved in the translation of Greek philosophy and science into Arabic, and wrote on a wide range of philosophical and scientific topics including metaphysics, theology, psychology, cosmology, ethics, and medicine.