Abu Ya'qub al-Sijistani and the Longer Theology of Aristotle: In Search of a Common Source

Conference Presentation: 3rd International Ismaili Studies Conference

At the 3rd International Ismaili Studies Conference, during Panel 2 on Fatimid Ismaili Thought, Professor Alexander Treiger presented "Abū Yaʿqūb al-Sijistānī and the Longer Theology of Aristotle: In Search of a Common Source." Treiger's presentation delved into the intricate connections between Abū Yaʿqūb al-Sijistānī's philosophical writings and the enigmatic "Longer Theology" attributed to Aristotle, proposing a quest for a shared intellectual foundation. This scholarly endeavor not only sheds light on the cross-pollination of ideas in the medieval Islamic world but also highlights the significant influence of Greek philosophy on Ismaili thought and its broader philosophical implications.

Presenter: Alexander Treiger
Link to Presentation: Youtube
Conference: Proceedings of the 3rd International Ismaili Studies Conference

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