Political Thought in Medieval Islam : An Introductory Outline (Paperback)

Part I. Constitutional Law and Muslim History: 1. The quest for happiness; 2. The Caliphate: theory and function; 3. Government; 4. The theory of the power-state; Part II. The Platonic Legacy: 5. Political philosophy in Islam; 6. Al Farabi: the foundation; 7. Ibn Sina: the synthesis; 8. Ibn Bajja: individualist deviation; 9. Ibn Rushd: the consummation; 10. Al-Dawwani: application and integration; Appendix; Notes; Glossary; Index.