Negative Theology and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Neoplatonism

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Explores the legacy of Neoplatonic thought in the Greco-Roman world on Jewish, Christian, and Muslim thinkers in the middle ages. Thinkers to be studied include Pseudo-Dionysius, Eriugena, Eckhart, Al-Kindi, Avicenna, Ibn Arabi, Isaac Israeli, Solomon ibn Gabirol, and Maimonides. Particular focus will be given to the impact of Neoplatonic negative theology on the theistic emphasis on these three religious traditions.