Book Summary
This text discusses the philosophical origins of the notions of freedom in both a Western and Islamic context. The author then examines the status of freedom in the past and present Arab Muslim world, determining which ideas have led to the lack of freedom that marks many Middle Eastern societies.
Book Details
Book Name | Freedom, Modernity, And Islam: Toward A Creative Synthesis |
Author | Richard K. Khuri |
Publisher | Syracuse University Press (Mar 1998) |
ISBN | 9780815626985 |
Pages | 480 |
Language | English |
Price | 4573 |