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The Case of the Animals versus Man Before the King of the Jinn: An English Translation of EPISTLE 22 - Softcover
This is a new English translation of a classic of medieval Islamic learning, which illuminates the intellectual debates of its age and speaks vividly to the concerns of our own. It is the most famous work of the Brethren of Purity, a tenth-century esoteric fraternity based in Basra and Baghdad. In this rich allegorical fable the exploited and oppressed animals pursue a case against humanity. They are granted the gift of speech and presented as subjects with views and interests of their own. Over the course of the hearing they rebuke and criticise human weakness, deny man's superiority, and make powerful demands for greater justice and respect for animals. This sophisticated moral allegory combines elements of satire with a thought-provoking thesis on animal welfare. Goodman and McGregory accompany their translation with an introduction and annotations that explore the rich historical and cultural context to the work.
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Lenn E. Goodman is Professor of Philosophy and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Richard McGregor is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Islamic Studies at Vanderbilt University.
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"The language of the translation is lively.... The work raises high expectations for future editions of the remaining epistles."--Philosophy in Review
Lenn E. Goodman is Professor of Philosophy and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Richard McGregor is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Islamic Studies at Vanderbilt University.
"The language of the translation is lively.... The work raises high expectations for future editions of the remaining epistles."--Philosophy in Review
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- PublisherOUP in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies
- Publication date2012
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