“Knowledge” and “Action”: al-Ghazali and Arab Muslim Philosophical Tradition in Context of Interrelationship with Philosophical Culture of Byzantium

“Knowledge” in Islam, Muslim culture and philosophy is considered as the key to understanding civilization, formation of which took place interaction with cultures peoples eastern western parts former Roman Empire. The Byzantine theology were great importance for points contact mutual enrichment Christian Middle Ages, influencing orthodox doctrine worldview ethnically diverse oikumene. phenomenon “knowledge” presented article connection some contexts culture. “Knowledge”, well categorical space a whole, on one hand, allows us understand spirit Islam religion, other determine role significance this development main directions Arab-Muslim formed “golden era” Islam. considers spiritual attitude “search knowledge” Islam: Koran Sunnah. Particular attention paid concept culture, while it noted that written book knowledge education general property not only narrow circle rulers religious figures Arab Caliphate. Within framework philosophy, should be borne mind categories (‘ilm) “action” ('amal) constitute an inseparable unity within tradition context relationship between “theoretical” “practical” mind. philosophical example teachings al-Ghazali, who had huge impact both East European West. Being figure history al-Ghazali just value, but also virtue. An ardent champion reason, he connected theoretical reason realities give various systems called sciences. area competence practical based theoretical, associated human behavior. Practical directs actions will, guided by moral ideal. Al-Ghazali’s are notions terms developed Ages reflecting meanings such historical type Greek-Byzantine classical Patristics. Al-Ghazali Church Fathers shared theological man his relation Creator “knowledge”.