The Quran and the secular mind: a philosophy of Islam

This book is concerned with the rationality and plausibility of the Muslim faith and the Quran, and in particular how they can be interrogated and understood through western analytical philosophy. It also explores how Islam can successfully engage with the challenges posed by secular thinking. The Q...

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Main Author: Akhtar, Shabbir 1960- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge Taylor & Francis Group [2008]
In:Year: 2008
Edition:first published
Series/Journal:Middle East studies Islam philosophy
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Koran / Islam / Secularism / Modernity / Human image
Further subjects:B Islam and secularism
B Koran Evidences, authority, etc
B Islamic Philosophy
B Philosophy, Islamic
B Qurʼan Evidences, authority, etc
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Summary:This book is concerned with the rationality and plausibility of the Muslim faith and the Quran, and in particular how they can be interrogated and understood through western analytical philosophy. It also explores how Islam can successfully engage with the challenges posed by secular thinking. The Quran and the Secular Mind will be of interest to students and scholars of Islamic philosophy, philosophy of religion, Middle East studies, and political Islam.
Item Description:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 388-392
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Formerly CIP
ISBN:0415437830