Science, Democracy and Islam: And other essays / Edition 1

by Humayun Kabir

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415442527
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/29/2007
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

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;