The Challenge of Pluralism: Paradigms from Muslim Contexts
Current popular and academic discussions tend to make certain assumptions regarding Islam and its lack of compatibility with notions of pluralism. Some noted liberal thinkers have even argued that pluralism itself is inherently antithetical to Islam. This volume intends to address these assumptions by bringing clarity to some of its key suppositions and conjectures. It seeks to go beyond the parameters of political correctness by engaging in a dialogue that refutes these postulations in a direct, frontal debate. In this volume, as well as in the forthcoming volume, The Possibility of Pluralism, eminent scholars from around the world explore notions of pluralism, discussing the broad spectrum of its relevance and application to modern day societies, from secularism and multiculturalism to democracy, globalisation and the pivotal role of civil society.
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The Challenge of Pluralism: Paradigms from Muslim Contexts
Current popular and academic discussions tend to make certain assumptions regarding Islam and its lack of compatibility with notions of pluralism. Some noted liberal thinkers have even argued that pluralism itself is inherently antithetical to Islam. This volume intends to address these assumptions by bringing clarity to some of its key suppositions and conjectures. It seeks to go beyond the parameters of political correctness by engaging in a dialogue that refutes these postulations in a direct, frontal debate. In this volume, as well as in the forthcoming volume, The Possibility of Pluralism, eminent scholars from around the world explore notions of pluralism, discussing the broad spectrum of its relevance and application to modern day societies, from secularism and multiculturalism to democracy, globalisation and the pivotal role of civil society.
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The Challenge of Pluralism: Paradigms from Muslim Contexts

The Challenge of Pluralism: Paradigms from Muslim Contexts

The Challenge of Pluralism: Paradigms from Muslim Contexts

The Challenge of Pluralism: Paradigms from Muslim Contexts

Overview

Current popular and academic discussions tend to make certain assumptions regarding Islam and its lack of compatibility with notions of pluralism. Some noted liberal thinkers have even argued that pluralism itself is inherently antithetical to Islam. This volume intends to address these assumptions by bringing clarity to some of its key suppositions and conjectures. It seeks to go beyond the parameters of political correctness by engaging in a dialogue that refutes these postulations in a direct, frontal debate. In this volume, as well as in the forthcoming volume, The Possibility of Pluralism, eminent scholars from around the world explore notions of pluralism, discussing the broad spectrum of its relevance and application to modern day societies, from secularism and multiculturalism to democracy, globalisation and the pivotal role of civil society.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780748639694
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Publication date: 09/30/2009
Series: Exploring Muslim Contexts
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Abdou Filali-Ansary is Director of the Aga Khan UniversityInstitute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations. He is author of several books including Is Islam Hostile to Secularism? and Reforming Islam? An Introduction to Contemporary Debates.

Sikeena Karmali Ahmed is the Manager of Publications at The Aga Khan UniversityInstitute for the Study of Muslim Civilizations. She is the author of a collection of poetry, Places to Remember, and an award-winning novel entitled A House by the Sea.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Theoretical Approaches to Cultural Diversity Abdou Filali-Ansary 1

Part 1 The Heritage: Historical Contexts

1 Pluralism in Muslim Societies Aziz al-Azmeh 9

2 The Public and the Private in Middle Eastern History and Society Sami Zubaida 16

Part 2 Contemporary Thought

3 Civil Society and Conflict Management: Bangladesh's Experiences Amena Mohsin 33

4 Pluralism and Liberalism in Contemporary Islamic Thought Ridwan al-Sayyid 49

5 Democracy, Pluralism and Political Islam Adel Daher 62

6 Islam, Conflict and Democracy Akeel Bilgrami 78

7 The Diversity of Cultures in the Crucible of Globalisation Nur Yalman 94

About the Contributors 110

Index 114

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