50 - Philosophy vs. Religion

In this episode, we look at the conflict between religious traditionalists and rationalist philosophers for the upper hand in Islamic society. What was at stake in the heated debates about the role of religion vs. science, revelation vs. logic and the philosophers against the traditionalists? How would the outcome of that conflict shape the direction of society in the future?

Overview of Islamic philosophical and religious debates

I liked that he described many different points of view, but never seem to be biased towards one view. Fun way to learn about medieval Islamic thought.