نظریه فیزیکی کلام: اتم، فضا، و از درجه اعتبار ساقط در Basrian معتزله کیهان شناسی (فلسفه اسلامی، الهیات، از u0026 amp؛ علم) The Physical Theory of Kalam: Atoms, Space, and Void in Basrian Mu'Tazili Cosmology (Islamic Philosophy, Theology, & Science)
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- نویسنده : Alnoor Dhanani
- ناشر : Brill Academic Pub
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 1993
- شابک / ISBN : 9004098313, 9789004098312
Description
This work reconstructs the theories of matter and space of the "mutakallimun" of the 10th and 11th centuries. It uses texts which have only become available recently. The work presents material which challenges previous understanding of "kalam" atomism. In particular, it analyzes the concept of atoms as a "space-occupying object" without dimension yet having magnitude. It examines the manner of the atom's occupation of space, and discusses arguments for and against unoccupied spaces or the void. A detailed examination of the paradoxical nature of such an atom follows. The argument is made that a "discrete" rather than a "continuous" conception of space, matter, time, motion and geometry underlies "kalam" physical theory. In this respect, the "kalam" atom is similar to the Epicurean minimal part.
