The History of Philosophy in the Islamic World

The setting of this encounter was one of a system of schools or madrasas named Nitham Ya in honor of their sponsor the pro-Asharite Vizier Nitham Al-Mulk. These madrasas are something new in our history of philosophy in the Islamic world. We've seen philosophy in court settings before, with thinkers like Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, and Avicenna all receiving support from various aristocrats and even royalty. But we have not yet seen philosophy being done in the context of state-sponsored educational institutions. The NithAm Ya schools will change that, and the changes here to stay.