Epistemology of the Quran, 1st ed. 2019 Elements of a Virtue Approach to Knowledge and Understanding Sophia Studies in Cross-cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures Series, Vol. 29

This book examines all verses of the Quran involving knowledge related concepts. It begins with the argument that an analysis of the Quranic concept of ignorance points to epistemic virtues that can pave our way towards gaining knowledge and/or understanding. It deals with the Quranic concepts of perceptual, rational, and revelatory knowledge as well as understanding and wisdom in the light of recent discussions in Western analytic epistemology. It also argues that the relevant Quranic verses seem to involve concept of an epistemic conscience whose proper exercise can yield knowledge or understanding. While not overlooking the Quranic emphasis on revelation as a source of knowledge, the book draws our attention to a remarkable overlap between some strains of contemporary virtue epistemology and Quranic approach to knowledge. It shows that the Quranic verses suggest a progressive sequence from propositional knowledge to understanding to wisdom.

Is the first systematic book on the epistemology of the Quran

Brings the Islamic scripture to the heart of contemporary Western philosophy

Bridges the gap between Islam and the West

Is a Quran study that is highly relevant for the contemporary global scene

Embodies a new approach to studying scripture