Overcoming Tradition and Modernity - Search for Islamic Authenticity

Informationen zum Autor Robert D. Lee Klappentext This book examines the efforts of Muhammad Iqbal, Sayyid Qutb, 'Ali Shari'ati, and Mohammed Arkoun, deeply influenced by European thinking, to find a truth beyond tradition and modernity?an "authentic" understanding of Islam upon which Muslims can build a future. Zusammenfassung This book examines the efforts of Muhammad Iqbal, Sayyid Qutb, 'Ali Shari'ati, and Mohammed Arkoun, deeply influenced by European thinking, to find a truth beyond tradition and modernity—an "authentic" understanding of Islam upon which Muslims can build a future. Inhaltsverzeichnis The Concept of Authenticity -- Authenticity in European Thought -- Muhammad Iqbal -- Sayyid Qutb -- Ali Shari'ati -- Mohammed Arkoun -- The Elusiveness of Authenticity

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• Authors: Robert Lee, Robert D Lee, Robert D. Lee, Robert Deemer Lee, Lee Robert D.
• Publisher: Perseus Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.05.1997
• EAN: 9780813327983
• ISBN: 978-0-8133-2798-3
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Islam, Cultural Studies, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Islamic Studies, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities