The Philosophers' Rush

The book / The Incoherence of the Philosophers, by the author / Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, is considered one of the most important philosophical works in Islamic heritage and marks a turning point in the relationship between reason and religion. Al-Ghazali presents in it his sharp critique of the philosophers' methodology, especially Ibn Sina and Al-Farabi, criticizing their metaphysical assumptions and their attempts to reconcile reason and revelation. In a serious logical style and with well-crafted premises, the book raises fundamental questions about the limits of human thinking, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the authority of revelation in addressing issues of existence. This work is considered a pivotal point in Islamic thought, and a historical milestone in the development of Islamic philosophy.