‘Epistles of the Brethren of Purity Series’

IIS joined Università degli Studi di Napoli ’L’Orientale’ for a day-long conference on Ismaili Studies.

The Institute of Ismaili Studies hosted a bi-lingual French/English conference on ‘Science and Philosophy in Classical Islamic Civilization’ from 3-5 December 2010.

Four short talks explored themes integral to the Institute’s work: heritage, knowledge, people and the future. The talks were followed by a lively discussion with the audience on the role and relevance of an academic Institute devoted to Ismaili and Shi‘i studies in the modern world.