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August 25, 2025Journal of the American Oriental Society

Review of Alfarabi, Book of Letters (Kitāb al-Ḥurūf)

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Alfarabi's Book of Letters is a crucial philosophical text that explores the foundations of language and thought, influencing various disciplines.
The translation by Charles E. Butterworth maintains the integrity of alfarabi's complex ideas while making them accessible to modern readers.
This review highlights the significance of the work within the context of Arabic literature and its philosophical implications.
Future discussions may delve deeper into the text's impact on contemporary philosophical thought, encouraging further exploration.

Implication

Review evaluates key themes in alfarabi's Book of Letters, suggesting its relevance to Arabic philosophy and literature.

Abstract

Alfarabi, Book of Letters (Kitāb al-Ḥurūf). Translated by Charles E. Butterworth. Zaytuna College, 2024. Pp. xxv + 576. $49.95.

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Joshua Parens (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af6210ad7bf08b1eae35e5 https://doi.org/10.7817/jaos.145.3.2025.r032

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