Al-Ghazali

Persian philosopher (1058–1111), known for Islamic theology and philosophy.

Key Contributions:

• Developed theological skepticism against philosophers.
• Contributed to Sufism and Islamic theology.
• Influenced metaphysics.

Interacting Concepts & Works:

• The Incoherence of the Philosophers (core text)
• Sufism (mystical tradition)
• Ibn Sina (critiqued views)
• Religion (Islamic theology)
• Ibn Arabi (later Sufi influence)

Record

Lived: 1058–1111

Tradition: Persian