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Al-Ghazali

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Al gazali was one of the most eminent moslem theologians and philosophers. Made a significant contribution to islamic legal practice, asserting that the aim of sharia law is not to promote specific rules, but to ensure the greater good. Algazali had a profound influence on later Moslem theologians - widely regarded as playing a major role in the development of islamic law and thought. Women to discuss the life and work of algazali are peter adamson, professor of late ancient and arabic philosophy at the l m u in munich carol hillenbrand, professor of  islamic history at edinburgh and saint andrew

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