Truth and Narrative

Ayn al-Qudat is one of the geniuses of Islamic intellectual history and has even been described as the true father of deconstructionism. This text provides a clearly-written critical introduction to the intellectual, literary, religious and philosophical struggles of the 12th century as expressed by one of Islam's greatest and most radical writers.

'Anyone interested in Islamic philosophy will learn a lot from this book.' - Oliver Leaman, British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies