Reviews of the first edition: ' What makes the book invaluable are Fakhry's detailed synopses and quotations from countless Arabic treatises and his judicious objectivity in assessing the plethora of theories surveyed. ' J. Bussanich, Choice , 1992. ' .une bonne description des types et des auteurs retenus. ' C. Gilliot, Revue des sciences philosophiques et théologiques , 1992. ' This study deserves to become the essential textbook on the subject.

' J.S. Nielsen, Theological Book Review , 1991. ' .will be of great benefit to both the student of Islamic Ethics and to the general learned readers. ' Ali Paya, The Muslim News , 1994. ' This is a thorough, high-minded reference book. ' Muslim World , 1992.

' This is an essential textbook for every student and scholar ofIslamic Studies.a work of distinction. ' Ian Richard Netton, Journal Semitic St. , 1992. ' .M. F: est parvenu à donner une bonne description des types et des auteurs retenus- ' C. Gilliot, Revue Sc.

Phil. & Theol. , 1992 ' .un ouvrage utile et de grande qualité. ' J.J., Studia Islamica , 1993. ' .

excellent ouvrage. ' Guy Monnot, Bulletin Critique , 1992.