Monotheisms in Medieval Islamic Thought

Description

Although Islamic theology is famous for its radical emphasis on monotheism, the study of the historical, scriptural, theological, philosophical, mystical, and ideological conceptualizations of monotheism within Islamic thought has been surprisingly lacking. Although many studies have been written on how different Muslim thinkers have discussed divine nature, essence and attributes, few have been written on the idea of monotheism itself. To help fill this lacuna, this conference aims to invite discussions that tackle the historical, philosophical, and theological dimensions of monotheism in early Islam and the centuries following, right up to the ninth and tenth century before the period of canonisations.
The conference will also invite discussions on what defines monotheism as a concept and metaphysical system. How does the Qurʾān and other scriptural sources define monotheism and the divergences from it, and how did later thinkers use or construct their own criteria? The conference will address key themes in metaphysics, religious history, Qurʾānic studies, and intellectual history.

Period	03 Feb 2025 → 05 Feb 2025
Event type	Conference
Location	Leiden, NetherlandsShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International