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Freedom, Modernity, and Islam: Toward a Creative Synthesis (Modern Intellectual & Political History of the Middle East) - Hardcover

Khuri, Richard K.

 
9780815626985: Freedom, Modernity, and Islam: Toward a Creative Synthesis (Modern Intellectual & Political History of the Middle East)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0815626983 ISBN 13: 9780815626985
Publisher: Syracuse University Press, 1997

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Richard K. Khuri is a philosopher whose scholarly articles have been published in the United States and Europe. His literary and critical essays appear regularly in the International Daily Al-Hayat.

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Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0815626983
ISBN 13 
9780815626985
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
384