Science, democracy and Islam : and other essays

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Science, democracy and Islam : and other essays

Humayun Kabir

(Routledge library editions, . Islam ; v. 34)

Routledge, 2008

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Reprint. Originally published: London : George Allen & Unwin, 1955

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Volume

: set ISBN 9780415426008

Description

This is a multi-volume collection by leading authors in Islamic Studies. The volumes were originally published between 1867 and 1987. The collection reprints texts carefully selected on the basis of their influence and prestige, written by pre-eminent scholars of Islamic history, philosophy and religion. The majority of the volumes reprint the original, first editions, but where appropriate, updated, enlarged editions are sometimes selected.

Table of Contents

  • MINI-SET A: Qu'ran, Religion and Theology (978-0-415-43347-1) GBP825.00, 10 volumes MINI-SET B : Law & Institutions (978-0-415-43348-8) GBP450.00, 6 volumes MINI-SET C: History & Civilization (978-0-415-43350-1) GBP1,050, 14 volumes MINI-SET D: Philosophy (978-0-415-43360-0)GBP595.00, 7 volumes MINI-SET E: Spirituality
  • Sufism (978-0-415-43361-7) GBP825.00, 11 volumes.
Volume

ISBN 9780415442527

Description

First published in 2008. This group of essays concentrates on the themes of freedom and democracy. The author argues that the pursuit of scientific culture is dependent on a religious culture, of which he regards Islam as one of the finest examples.

Table of Contents

  • PREFACE
  • Chapter 1 SCIENCE, DEMOCRACY AND ISLAM
  • Chapter 2 THE CONCEPT OF DEMOCRACY
  • Chapter 3 THE RIGHTS OF MAN
  • Chapter 4 THE WELFARE STATE
  • Chapter 5 FREEDOM, AUTHORITY AND IMAGINATION
  • Chapter 6 THE STUDY OF PHILOSOPHY
  • Chapter 7 EAST AND THE PROBLEMS OF EDUCATION
  • Chapter 8 REFLECTIONS ON GANDHIAN THOUGHT AND PRACTICE

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  • NCID
    BA84861755
  • ISBN
    • 9780415426008
    • 9780415442527
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    126 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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