Political Thought in Islam: A Study in Intellectual Boundaries (Routledge Advances in Middle East and Islamic Studies)

By: Nelly Lahoud

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Synopsis: This book is a study of political thought in Islam from the viewpoint of the history of ideas and the relevance of these ideas to contemporary Arabic political discourse. The author examines the use of the classical Islamic tradition (turath) and its religious and philosophical components by the three dominant Arabic political discourses: the Islamists, apologists and intellectuals. The book analyzes the different assumptions advanced by these discourses and the way they propose to apply or restore the turath in the present. Exploring connections between the medieval Islamic tradition and current debates, this book is essential reading for advanced students and researchers of Islam and political thought.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 208 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781134296064
Related ISBNs:: 9780415613187, 9780415341264, 9780203479285
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 10/10/22
Copyrighted By:: Nelly Lahoud
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Social Studies, Philosophy, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.