Political Liberalism in Muslim Societies

This book examines Rawls's theory of political liberalism in the context of Muslim societies, where religion wields a significant social and political influence. Contrasting a sociological analysis with a theoretical approach, the author explores the political questions brought up by religious individuals, organizations, and minorities, and examines fundamental notions such as neutrality of state, public/private distinction, and individual autonomy.

About the author

Fevzi Bilgin is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He received his doctorate from University of Pittsburgh in 2004 and has since published a number of essays on political liberalism, constitutional politics, and religion and politics in Turkey and the Middle East.

Product details

• Authors: Fevzi Bilgin, Bilgin Fevzi
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.03.2014
• EAN: 9781138789326
• ISBN: 978-1-138-78932-6
• No. of pages: 152
• Series: Routledge Islamic Studies Series; Routledge Islamic Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities