History of Rational Thought in the Arab-Muslim World

lglor2534  2023-2024  Louvain-la-Neuve

History of Rational Thought in the Arab-Muslim World
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2

  This biannual learning unit is not being organized in 2023-2024 !

Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
None
Main themes
Among other topics, this course deals with :
  • the classification of sciences and the organization of knowledge;
  • the reflection on the limits of human knowledge;
  • the universality of the sciences of reason in Islam;
  • the conquest of knowledge and scientific innovations;
  • the translation movement of ancient works;
  • the Arab-Muslim civilisation as a relay of knowledge between the East and the West;
  • the place of the so-called occult sciences.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 understand the issues of the history of Islamic thinking;
 
2 have a basic knowledge of the scientific approach to modern research;
 
3 use the main tools in the field (dictionaries, encyclopaedias, bibliographies, monographs and articles, online resources);
 
4 conduct personal research on specific topics in the field and write a limited essay on an aspect of the history of the Arab-Muslim world.
 
Content
An introduction to the history of rational thought in Islam.
Among other topics, this course deals with: the classification of sciences and the organization of knowledge, the reflection on the limits of human knowledge, the universality of the sciences of reason in Islam, the conquest of knowledge and scientific innovations, the translation movement of ancient works, the Arab-Muslim civilisation as a relay of knowledge.
Teaching methods
The course is lectured, but involves the active participation of students. The course also involves the writing of an essay on an aspect of the history of rational thinking in Islam.
Evaluation methods
The final grade is awarded on the basis of an oral examination on the course material, assessment of the written work and active participation in the course.
Bibliography
N/A
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Political Sciences: International Relations

Master [120] in Ancient Languages and Literatures: Oriental Studies

Master [120] in History

Master [60] in Ancient Languages and Literatures : Oriental Studies

Master [60] in Political Sciences: General

Master [120] in Sciences of Religions

Master [120] in Public Administration

Master [120] in Political Sciences: General