Abu’l-Barakat al-Baghdadi’s Scientific Philosophy

Ab¿¿l-Barak¿t is often considered one of the most comprehensive medieval philosophers of the Arabic-Jewish milieu. His extensive and unique philosophical theories were seen as a major challenge for the traditional conceptions of the Aristotelian school of thought during and after this period.`Ab¿¿l-Barak¿t al-Baghd¿d¿¿s Scientific Philosophy¿ explores the core material of Ab¿¿l-Barak¿t¿s scientific studies, found in the Kit¿b. The book then locates these scientific theories within Ab¿¿l-Barak¿t¿s philosophy more widely. Whilst providing a comprehensive critique of ancient philosophy, certain affinities between Ab¿¿l-Barak¿t¿s work and more modern scientific conceptions are also examined.