Science, Democracy and Islam: And other essays

ISBN-13: 9780415442527 / Angielski / Twarda / 2007 / 128 str.

Humayun Kabir;Humayun Kabir

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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;

O autorze

Humayun Kabir