The article sketches a nexus between philosophy, art (poetry) and critique with a particular emphasis on the contribution of classical Muslim philosophers. At the same time, it demonstrates how luminaries such as Omar Khayyam and Ibn Sina, contributed to the renewal of philosophy as a freedom seeking exercise and as a means to pursue happiness through knowledge. In the second&nbs...

The article deals with the place of Hellenistic philosophy in contemporary culture. It is established that revival interest began at end XX century and was associated research P. Hadot M. Foucault. idea these authors about as an art living based on certain spiritual practices has become widespread modern intellectual circles. shown philosophical teachings Hellenism, especially Stoicism Epicurea...