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Islamic philosophy has often been treated as being largely of historical interest, belonging to the history of ideas rather than to philosophical study. An eloquent speaker with a charismatic presence, nasr is a much sought after speaker at academic conferences and seminars, university and public lectures and also radio and television programs in his area of expertise. Religion, history, and civilization seyyed hossein. Written by a distinguished international team of scholars, it elucidates the history, philosophy and practice of one of the worlds great religious traditions.
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