Atomic Concept During Medieval Muslim Scholarship
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 9
Abstract
Abstract: Scientific discoveries put forth new trends in the education during modern times. These trends influenced all aspects of human society. Scienticism is considered modern day religion, ideology and are more relevant and applicable for contemporary society. The perception, all matter being composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms is the base of matter, from which every object has its existence. From its earliest in the second century of the hijra, kalam has always been enthralled with the theory of atoms. In this paper an attempt has been made to discuss, elaborate and analysis with certain divergence the issue of atomism. The broad theory was generally endorsed by both the Mu’tazilite’s and Ash’arites and their views, difference of opinion on the said issue, along with other medieval Muslim Scholars will be discussed at length. Their concept about the role of atom in matter formation in early Muslim scholar writings will serve the base for this paper. Keywords: Atomism, hylomorphism, causality, atoms, mutakallimun, Ex-nihilo theory
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Dr. Ali Muhammad
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