The intellectual history of Sufism is intertwined with that of philosophy in the Islamic world. This conference will explore and re-examine the relationship between Sufism and philosophy.<\/p>\n
From the mystical strains in the writings of Avicenna and Ibn \u1e6cufayl to the philosophical Sufism of Ibn \u02bfArab\u012b\u2019s school, the encounter between Islamic mysticism and philosophy has produced a rich nexus of mutual influence and rapprochement, as well as polemical engagement and debate.<\/p>\n
Despite the extent and significance of such interactions, modern scholars in the fields of Sufism and Islamic philosophy alike have often been reluctant to venture beyond the conventional boundaries of their respective disciplines and investigate the links that tie Sufi thought to the philosophical traditions of the Muslim world. The aim of this conference is to provide a forum for a cross-disciplinary exploration and re-examination of the relationship between Sufism and philosophy. Key discussion-points include: A) Sufism\u2019s reception of ancient and late antique philosophical traditions. When did this process begin, how did it manifest itself, and through which channels did it occur? B) Falsafa\u2019s interaction with classical Sufism. What impact did the mystical aspects of Avicenna\u2019s thought have on the subsequent development of Islamic philosophy? Have such aspects been over-emphasized or under-estimated? C) \u2018Philosophical Sufism\u2019 in the post-classical era. How apt is this label? To what extent did the members of Ibn \u02bfArab\u012b\u2019s school adopt or engage with theories propounded by al-F\u0101r\u0101b\u012b, Avicenna, Suhraward\u012b or the Ikhw\u0101n al-\u1e62af\u0101\u02be?
\nConfirmed speakers include:….<\/p>\n
Mohammed Rustom (Carleton University\/New York University Abu Dhabi)
\nCyrus Ali Zargar (University of Central Florida).<\/p>\n
Call for papers<\/p>\n
We invite abstracts for short papers on any aspect of the historical relationship between Sufism and philosophy. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n
Epistemology
\nMetaphysics
\nNoetics and the topos of conjunction with the active intellect
\nPsychology
\nEthics
\nCosmology and physics
\nSufism in the thought of Avicenna and Ibn \u1e6cufayl
\nSufism and the legacy of Greek\/Hellenistic philosophy
\nPolemical encounters and debates
\nSufism and Hermetic philosophy
\nGhaz\u0101l\u012b and philosophical Sufism
\nSufism and Suhraward\u012b\u2019s Illuminationist school
\nSufism and Indian philosophy
\nPhilosophical Sufism in the Ottoman era
\nSafavid philosophy and Sufi thought<\/p>\n
Please submit a 300-word abstract to Dr Sophia Vasalou at S.Vasalou@bham.ac.uk and Dr Richard Todd at R.M.W.Todd@bham.ac.uk on 15 November 2018 by 17.00 GMT.<\/p>\n
Selected participants will be informed by 15 December 2018. Costs for travel and accommodation will be covered.<\/p>\n
Proposals should include the following information:<\/p>\n
Full name
\nInstitutional affiliation
\nCareer stage<\/p>\n
Please indicate whether you would like your paper to be considered for inclusion in a volume of the conference proceedings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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