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The 51st Text Reading from Ibn Sina’s Book of Healing

on Sep 26, 2010

The Waseda University OIAS solicited research project (Structure and Transformation of Knowledge in Islam: A History of Ideas Approach) will hold the 51st in a series of text readings from Ibn Sina’s Book of Healing on Sep. 26th (Sun.) 2010 at Waseda University.

We invite students of Islamic thought and literature, as well as anyone interested in Greek thought, Jewish thought, medieval Latin philosophy, and whatnot to join us. The text is in Arabic, but Latin, French, or English translations are also suitable for reference.

Reading and discussion of the Metaphysics section of Ibn Sina’s Book of Healing (Arabic edition).

Date and Time
Sep. 26th (Sun) 2010
10:00-17:00
Location
Waseda University, Bldg. 120-4, Room 4-309-2 (Director’s conference room)
Map
http://www.kikou.waseda.ac.jp/ias/organization/contact.html
Text covered
Kitab al-Shifa', al-Ilahiyat (The Book of Healing, Metaphysics volume), Section 1, Chapter 6, Cairo edition, page 38 forward. (page 30, paragraph 3 forward, in the Marumura edition)

If you have any questions about the text or this event, please email KATO Mizue at the address below.

Reading leader
KATO Mizue
Contact
miz.kato(at)gmail.com