Ibn Bajjah’s ‘Ilm Al-Nafs – علم النفس

Abu Bakr ibn Bajjah

Paperback, 218 Pages, Black & White
6 x 9 Inches
Qadeem Press

Explore the depths of self-knowledge with ‘Ilm al-Nafs’ by Ibn Bajjah, thoughtfully translated by Hassan Masumi. This philosophical treatise, divided into four faculties with eleven chapters, delves into the intricacies of the human soul. Masumi’s translation opens a gateway to Ibn Bajjah’s profound insights, offering readers a rich exploration of the mind and spirit. Engage with timeless wisdom as you embark on a journey through the pages of ‘Ilm al-Nafs,’ a captivating work that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries.

Table of Contents:

CONTENTS
Introduction
I. The Subject
II. The Manuscript
Translation
Ch. I. On the Soul
II. Discourse on the Nutritive Faculty
III. Discourse on the Faculties of Sense Perception
IV. Discourse on Sight
V. Discourse on Hearing
VI. Discourse on Smell
VII. Discourse on Taste
VIII. Discourse on Touch
IX. On Common Sense
X. Discourse on the Faculty of Imagination
XI. Discourse on the Reasoning Faculty