Routledge Medieval Islamic Economic Thought Book

Explore the missing history of economic development with Medieval Islamic Economic Thought. Part of the Routledge Islamic Studies Series, this book addresses the period Joseph Schumpeter called the 'great gap' in economic history. While much existing literature overlooks this era, this collection of papers reveals the profound intellectual developments that occurred within Islamic civilization. By examining the writings of prominent Islamic scholars from the five centuries preceding the Latin Scholastics, such as St. Thomas Aquinas, this work provides a new perspective on the origins of economic thought. It offers a deep look into a time when Islamic civilization served as a fertile ground for various disciplines, including economics. This text is an essential resource for students, historians, and researchers looking to understand the intellectual foundations that preceded European economic theory.