Science, Democracy and Islam
And other essays
1st Edition
Published on 29. November 2007
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-0-415-44252-7 (ISBN)
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
304 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-44252-7 (9780415442527)
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Person
Humayun Kabir
Content
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;