Majid Fakhry’s “A History of Islamic Philosophy” is a classic and highly acclaimed survey of Islamic philosophical thought from its origins to the present day. The third edition, published in 2004, provides an updated and expanded narrative that spans over 1,200 years of intellectual history. Fakhry, a renowned scholar of Islamic philosophy, masterfully traces the development of Islamic thought from the early theological debates to the sophisticated systems of Avicenna and Averroes, and onwards to the mystical philosophies of Sufism and the challenges posed by modernity. With clarity and precision, Fakhry explores key themes, including the relationship between faith and reason, the nature of God, and the human condition. This third edition incorporates new research, updates the bibliography, and includes expanded coverage of Islamic philosophy’s encounters with Western thought. Fakhry’s authoritative and accessible work remains an essential text for scholars, students, and anyone seeking to understand the rich and diverse intellectual heritage of Islamic philosophy.