Ibn Ṭufayl's Ḥayy ibn Yaqẓān : a philosophical tale

The Arabic philosophical fable Hayy Ibn Yaqzan is a classic of medieval Islamic philosophy. Ibn Tufayl (d. 1185), the Andalusian philosopher, tells of a child raised by a doe on an equatorial island who grows up to discover the truth about the world and his own place in it, unaided—but also unimpeded—by society, language, or tradition. Hayy’s discoveries about God, nature, and man challenge the values of the culture in which the tale was written as well as those of every contemporary society. Goodman’s commentary places Hayy Ibn Yaqzan in its historical and philosophical context. The volume features a new preface and index, and an updated bibliography. “One of the most remarkable books of the Middle Ages.”— Times Literary Supplement “An enchanting and puzzling story. . . . The book transcends all historical and cultural environments to settle upon the questions of human life that perpetually intrigue men.”— Middle East Journal “Goodman has done a service to the modern English reader by providing a readable translation of a philosophically significant allegory.”— Philosophy East and West “Add[s] bright new pieces to an Islamic mosaic whose general shape is already known.”— American Historical Review In This Classic Of Medieval Islamic Philosophy, Ibn Tufayl Tells Of A Child Raised By A Doe On An Equatorial Island Who Grows Up To Discover The World And His Own Place In It, Unaided - But Also Unimpeded - By Society, Language Or Tradition. Hayy's Encounters With Nature, God, And Man Challenge The Values Of The Culture In Which The Tale Was Written As Well As Those Of Contemporary Society.--back Cover. Introduction (the Life Of Ibn Tufayl -- Educational Philosophy -- Religious Philosophy -- Man And Society) -- Ibn Tufayl's Hayy Ibn Yaqzān -- Notes To The Text -- Notes To The Introduction. Translated With An Introduction And Notes By Lenn Evan Goodman. First Published By Gee Tee Bee In 2003. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The Arabic philosophical fable "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" is a classic of medieval Islamic philosophy. This book places "Hayy Ibn Yaqzan" in its historical and philosophical context.