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A Treatise on the Essence of Love: The Cosmic Architecture of Yearning and the Ascent of the Soul
Paperback
PhilosophyIslamGeneral Middle Eastern History
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 22 2026
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Discover the Cosmic Architecture of Yearning in Avicenna's Masterpiece of Metaphysics and Mysticism.
Long before the Renaissance scholars placed Love at the center of the universe, the great polymath and Prince of Physicians, Abu 'Ali al-Husayn ibn 'Abd Allah ibn Sina (Avicenna), penned a revolutionary treatise that redefined the cosmos. A Treatise on the Essence of Love (Risālah fī Māhiyyat al-'Ishq) is a profound philosophical epistle that bridges the rigorous logic of Hellenistic thought with the ecstatic spiritual illumination of the East.
In this timeless classic, Avicenna dismantles the boundary between the animate and inanimate, proposing a breathtaking thesis: Love ('Ishq) is not merely a fleeting human emotion, but the fundamental, gravitational force of all existence. From the silent yearning of formless matter to the instinctual drives of the animal soul, and finally to the transcendent ecstasy of the divine intellects, Avicenna maps the Great Chain of Being. He guides the reader through a universe where every atom, every celestial sphere, and every rational mind is driven by a sacred ontological imperative-an unbreakable longing to return to the Absolute Good.
This definitive English translation offers an unparalleled reading experience, featuring:
A Masterful, Poetic Translation: Faithfully rendered to capture both the rigorous philosophical precision and the sublime poetic cadence of Avicenna's original Arabic manuscript.
Comprehensive Critical Introduction: A deep academic dive into the historical context, Neoplatonic influences, and the profound Sufi mysticism embedded within the text.
The Blueprint of Sufi Metaphysics: Explore the foundational ideas that would later inspire the majestic poetry of Rumi and the cosmic philosophy of Ibn Arabi.
The Synthesis of Reason and Spirit: Witness the genius of history's greatest physician-philosopher as he harmonizes Aristotelian physics with divine illumination.
Perfect for scholars of Islamic philosophy, students of medieval history, and anyone captivated by the intersections of science, theology, and mysticism. This edition rescues a monumental text from the shadows of history, presenting it with the scholarly prestige and aesthetic dignity it commands.
Step into the mind of history's greatest polymath. Ascend the ladder of existence, and discover the universal law that binds the dust to the stars.
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