Said Nursi and Science in Islam: Character Building through Nursi’s Mana-i harfi (Routledge Studies in Religion)

By: Necati Aydin

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Synopsis: This book examines how the prominent Muslim scholar Said Nursi developed an integrative approach to faith and science known as "the other indicative" (mana-i harfi) and explores how his aim to reconcile two academic disciplines, often at odds with one another, could be useful in an educational context. The book opens by examining Nursi’s evolving thought with regards to secular ideology and modern science. It then utilizes the mana-i harfi approach to address a number of issues, including truth and certainty, the relationship between knowledge and worldview formation, and the meaning of beings and life. Finally, it offers a seven-dimensional knowledge approach to derive meaning and build good character through understanding scientific knowledge in the mana-i harfi perspective. This book offers a unique perspective on one of recent Islam’s most influential figures, and also offers suggestions for teaching religion and science in a more nuanced way. It is, therefore, a great resource for scholars of Islam, religion and science, Middle East studies, and educational studies.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 216 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780429671449
Related ISBNs:: 9780429019364, 9780367786335, 9780367028954
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/04/23
Copyrighted By:: Necati Aydin, The right of Necati Aydin to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Science, Religion and Spirituality, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.