Corbin, H. (1993) History of Islamic Philosophy, trans. L. Sherrard, London: Kegan Paul International. (An authoritative account of most Islamic philosophy, stressing in particular the illuminationist and mystical trends.)

Gibb, H. et al. (eds) (1960–) Encyclopaedia of Islam: New Edition, Leiden: Brill. (A continuing project which provides exhaustive accounts of all the main philosophical figures and concepts.)

Nasr, S. and Leaman, O. (eds) (1996) History of Islamic Philosophy, London: Routledge. (A comprehensive account of the different schools of thought, thinkers and concepts.)