Virtues of Greatness in the Arabic Tradition
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| Author | : Sophia Vasalou |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2019 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780198842828 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0198842821 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Virtues of Greatness in the Arabic Tradition by : Sophia Vasalou
Book excerpt: Sophia Vasalou investigates the 'virtues of greatness' in the Islamic world. Examining the virtue of magnanimity in ancient philosophical ethics and the 'greatness of spirit' in the Arabic tradition, she traces the genealogy of these ideals, explores the influences that shaped them, and highlights the contemporary relevance of these ideals.
