Equinox Al-Ghazali's Moral Psychology - Arabic Studies Book

Explore the deep connection between self-control and spiritual felicity in Al-Ghazali's Moral Psychology. Part of the Monographs in Arabic and Islamic Studies series, this work examines the fundamental methods of expression used by al-Ghazali to guide the human experience. This book provides a detailed look at how al-Ghazali views the path to true happiness. It focuses on his specific approach to managing the human condition through the discipline of the self. Readers will learn how his ethical framework relies on the ability to restrain and redirect the body, emotions, and thought processes. Whether you are a student of Islamic studies or interested in the history of psychology and emotions, this text offers a clear look at the underlying substrate of al-Ghazali's ethics. It presents a cohesive argument regarding how self-control serves as the primary driver for his moral philosophy.