In the following essay, the critic examines aspects of al-Ghazālī's life, travels, and studies which readily influenced his theological positions.

In the following excerpt, Hourani analyzes al-Ghazālī's theory that rules for action derive from revelation and cannot be learned through reasoning independently.

In the following excerpt, Daniel explains why al-Ghazālī embraced Sufism and compares and contrasts The Alchemy of Happiness with The Revivification of the Religious Sciences.

In the following essay, Hourani examines al-Ghazālī's arguments against the proofs of the eternity of the world as advanced by Islamic philosophers.

In the following essay, Tibawi discusses evidence that al-Ghazālī spent years in Syria under the instruction of scholar Shaikh Nasr and also considers how the Risalah was influenced by al-Ghazālā's residency in Jerusalem.

In the following excerpt, Umaruddin explains al-Ghazālī's views on divine will, human freedom, and causation.

In the following excerpt, Watt provides political, religious, and intellectual background to the education of al-Ghazālī.

In the following excerpt, Fakhry explores al-Ghazālī's beliefs concerning the soul, happiness, and the seeking of God.

In the following excerpt, Marmura assesses the importance of al-Ghazālī's Tahāfut al-falāsifa, explains its purpose and chief arguments, and examines some of the critical responses it generated.