Being Muslim in a Morally Relative World - The Dilemma of Contemporary Polarized Pakistani Society

This book explores the challenges Islamic societies face due to globalization and the internationalization of Western values. Using Pakistani society as an example, it examines the differences between the Islamic value system and moral relativism, and the resulting ideological conflicts that lead to extreme polarization in societies.

List of contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Morality and System of Values
Chapter 2: Islamic Value System
Chapter 3: Man: A Spiritual and Moral Self
Chapter 4: The Evolution of Modern Thought and its Impact on Moral Philosophy: From the Renaissance to Post-Modern Times
Chapter 5: Exploring Moral Relativism: Genealogy, Scope, and Implications
Chapter 6: Moral Relativism and Contemporary Islamic Discourses
Chapter 7: Moral Polarization in Pakistan
Conclusion

About the author

Muhammad Awais Shaukat is director of academics and programs at Ehya Education Services, Lahore.

Summary

This book explores the challenges Islamic societies face due to globalization and the internationalization of Western values. Using Pakistani society as an example, it examines the differences between the Islamic value system and moral relativism, and the resulting ideological conflicts that lead to extreme polarization in societies.

Product details

• Authors: Muhammad Awais Shaukat
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.11.2024
• EAN: 9781666966268
• ISBN: 978-1-66696-626-8
• No. of pages: 146
• Series: Lexington Studies in Islamic Thought
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, Pakistan, RELIGION / Islam / General, RELIGION / Ethics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Islamic Studies, Religious ethics, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Social groups: religious groups and communities