List of Tables Transliteration and Abbreviations Acknowledgments I. Introduction The Unity in Ghazalis Thought The Place of Ethics in the Division of Sciences The Problem II. Philosophic Virtues General Characteristics The Psychological Basis of Virtue Virtue and Character Origin of Virtue Doctrine of the Mean The Four Principal Virtues Wisdom and Its Subdivisions Courage and Its Subdivisions Temperance and Its Subdivisions Justice Conclusion III. ReligiousLegal Virtues Theological Virtues Acts of Worship Customs Conclusion IV. Mystical Virtues Ghazali and Mysticism Characteristics of Mystical Virtues Supporting Mystical Virtues Resolve Sincerity Truthfulness Vigilance and SelfExamination Meditation Principal Mystical Virtues Repentance Patience Gratitude Hope and Fear Poverty Asceticism Divine Unity and Trust Love Virtues Produced by Love Conclusion V. Conclusion Appendixes I. On the Authenticity of the Criterion of Action II. Subdivisions of the Four Principal Virtues Bibliography Index