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Al-Ghazali - The Bane of the Philosophers

Oases of Wisdom
  • Al-Ghazali, Medieval Persian philosopher, pioneered philosophical scepticism
  • Formulated radical scepticism that challenged philosophical consensus
  • Challenged ideas of thinkers before him such as Ibn Sina, Al Farabi, Aristotle, and Plato
  • Wrote landmark text "The Incoherence of the Philosophers"
  • Became disillusioned with academic world and became a wandering mystic
  • Wrote seminal guide for spiritual life "Ihya Ulum al-Din"
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  • Al-Ghazali portrait by Arman Haque of Moral Studios
  • By Oasis/Oases of Wisdom- Renee Descartes iconic quote: "I think therefore I am" argued the importance of self-existence through doubt.
  • In the 11th century, a Persian scholar named al-hazali also used doubt to question beliefs and existence.
  • Al-hazali's reflections and works challenged mainstream philosophical beliefs of his time.
  • His critiques included the idea of God creating the universe in time and the belief that God is only aware of universals.
  • Al-hazali's work led to a shift in medieval intellectual paradigms and his popularity as a rational and spiritual thinker.- Neoplatonists believe that God only knows of the universal Platonic person, not individual people.
  • They argue that God's knowledge is eternal and not subject to change like humans' knowledge.
  • Al-Razali refutes the Neoplatonic claim that bodies will not resurrect on Judgment Day.
  • He emphasizes the importance of scripture and rejects reducing it to allegory.
  • Al-Razali believed in the importance of philosophy but also maintained skepticism and questioned sensory understanding.
  • He aimed to revive spirituality and aid ordinary people in finding contentment through his work on ethics.
  • Al-Razali harmonized rationality and faith, providing guidance in the search for wisdom.
  • He rejected mindless deference to news outlets and encouraged people to think for themselves in determining truth.