Greek Essence and Islamic Tolerance

Review of Metaphysics 65 (1):41-61 (2011)
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This article explores the relation of the Greek notion of essence to the political philosophy of Al-Farabi Al-Ghazali and Ibn Rush’d. It argues that their various conceptions of essence influence their attitudes towards religious tolerance within the regime.

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