Introduction: where to look for Islamic political thought?: Ibn Taymiyya's political thought -- A tale of two visions: Sharia and Siyasa in early Islam -- The political thought of the classical period -- Reason and community in the classical period -- Ibn Taymiyya's world -- Defending revelation and liberating reason -- Fiyra, community, and Islamic politics -- Conclusion
Summary
This study reassesses the influence and philosophy of Ibn Taymiyya, one of the greatest medieval Islamic theologians
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-287) and index
