Philosophical traditions and schools of thought

First published in 1973, The Secret and Sublime is a warmly sympathetic account of Taoism, a colourful religion and way of life.

Since the publication of the author's BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ISLAMIC PHILOSOPHY in 1999 more than 3000 new books and articles in the field of Islamic philosophy, its Greek sources and its aftermath in European philosophy appeared and illustrate the increasing interest of the Islamic and the Western world.

For generations, Central Asian Muslims have told legends of medieval rulers who waged war, died in battle, and achieved sainthood.