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Ghazālī Vs Ibn Rushd

This course introduces students to the philosophical arguments between Ghazali and philosophers on the theory of pre-eternity of the world. It explores Ibn Rushd's criticism of Ghazali's arguments in defense of the philosophers. The course aims to make students aware of Ghazali's sacrifices in defending Islamic faith. Students will analyze Ibn Rushd's philosophical proofs and evaluate his success in refuting Ghazali.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
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Math Level
Course Keywords
GhazaliIbn RushdIslamic PhilosophyPre-eternityTheology

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Advanced Level
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Math Level
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Pre-eternity of the world

2

Ghazali's critique

3

Ibn Rushd's defense

4

Islamic theology

5

Aristotelian philosophy

6

Divine will

Total Topics6 topics

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This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

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assignments

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Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

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Written Assessment

final examination

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

MODULE 1: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

Unit 1: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the first argument)

2 study hours
  • •Read introduction to al-Ghazali's life and his concern for Islamic society.
  • •Identify the causes of argument between al-Ghazali and the philosophers.
  • •Address the assertion of the philosophers that the world is eternal.
Week
2

MODULE 1: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNITE 2: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the second argument.)

2 study hours
  • •Provide answers to the argument that a temporary being cannot proceed from the eternal.
  • •Provide answers to the argument that similar things cannot be differentiated.
  • •Study Ibn Rushd's (Averroes) counter arguments.
Week
3

MODULE 1: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNITE 3: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the third argument)

2 study hours
  • •Give your own opinion about the argument of Ghazali that eternity of the world leads to affirmation of infinite spherical revolutions.
  • •Present the answer of Ibn Rushd about question of Ghazali concerning weather spherical revolutions are even or odd or both or neither.
  • •State the reply of Ibn Rushd to the proposition of Ghazli that the soul is example of a creature which is neither even nor odd.
Week
4

MODULE 1: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNITE 4: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the fourth argument)

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the two points raised by Gahzali in defence of the Divine Will.
  • •Criticize the viewpoints raised by Ghazali.
  • •Summarise Ibn Rushd counter viewpoints.
Week
5

MODULE 1: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

Unit 5: The refutation of their belief in the everlasting nature of the world (first argument.

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the philosophers' viewpoints on the procession of a temporal from an eternal being.
  • •Summarize the viewpoints of Imam Al-Gazali on the procession of a temporal from an eternal being.
  • •Discuss both viewpoints and give your judgment.
Week
6

MODULE 1: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

Unit 6: The refutation of their belief in the everlasting nature of the world (second argument.)

2 study hours
  • •Give your own opinion about the argument of Ghazali that eternity of the world leads to affirmation of infinite spherical revolutions.
  • •Present the answer of Ibn Rushd about question of Ghazali concerning weather spherical revolutions are even or odd or both or neither.
  • •State the reply of Ibn Rushd to the proposition of Ghazli that the soul is example of a creature which is neither even nor odd.
Week
7

MODULE 2: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

Unit 1: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the second argument)

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the arguments of the philosophers and Imam Al-Gazali about the procession of a temporal from an eternal being.
  • •Criticize the viewpoints raised by Ghazali.
  • •Summarise Ibn Rushd counter viewpoints.
Week
8

MODULE 2: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

Unit 2: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the second argument)

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the discussion between Ghazali and the philosophers concerning the possibility of distinction between like things.
  • •Criticize the argument of Ibn Rushd on this matter.
  • •Give your on view on the issue.
Week
9

MODULE 2: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNIT 3: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the first argument)

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the discussion between Ghazali and the philosophers concerning the possibility of distinction between like things.
  • •Criticize the argument of Ibn Rushd on this matter.
  • •Give your on view on the issue.
Week
10

MODULE 2: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNIT 4: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the first argument)

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the discussion between Ghazali and the philosophers concerning the possibility of distinction between like things.
  • •Criticize the argument of Ibn Rushd on this matter.
  • •Give your on view on the issue.
Week
11

MODULE 3: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNIT 5: The refutation of their belief in the eternity of the world (the first argument).

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the discussion between Ghazali and the philosophers concerning the possibility of distinction between like things.
  • •Criticize the argument of Ibn Rushd on this matter.
  • •Give your on view on the issue.
Week
12

MODULE 3: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNITE 1: Their dishonest assertion that God is the Creator of the world, and that the world is His product

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the discussion between Ghazali and the philosophers concerning the possibility of distinction between like things.
  • •Criticize the argument of Ibn Rushd on this matter.
  • •Give your on view on the issue.
Week
13

MODULE 3: THE THEORY OF PRE-ETERNITY OF THE WORLD (1)

2h

UNITE 2: The reason why it is impossible for the philosophers to admit according to their principle that the world is the act of God

2 study hours
  • •Summarize the discussion between Ghazali and the philosophers concerning the possibility of distinction between like things.
  • •Criticize the argument of Ibn Rushd on this matter.
  • •Give your on view on the issue.

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