Adonis� influence on Arabic literature has been likened to that of T. S. Eliot in the English-speaking world. Yet alongside this spearheading of a modernist literary revolution; the secular Syrian-born poet is also renowned for his persistent and staunch attacks on despotism across the Arab world. In these conversations with the psychoanalyst Houria Abdelouahed; Adonis brings into sharp relief the latest wave of violence and war to engulf Arabic countries; tracing the cause of ongoing tensions back to the beginnings of Islam itself. Since the death of the prophet Muhammad; Islam has been used as a political and economic weapon; exploiting and reinforcing tribal divisions to aid the pursuit of power. Adonis argues that recent events in the Middle East � from the failures of the Arab Spring to the rise of ISIS and the bloody war in his native Syria � attest to the destructive effects of an Islamic worldview that prohibits any notion of plurality and breeds violence. If there is to be any hope of peace or progress in the Arab world; it is therefore imperative that these mentalities are overcome. In their place; Adonis urges a new spirit of enquiry; embodied in the freedoms to interrogate the past and to question cultural norms. Adonis� penetrating analysis comes at a critical time; offering an alternative path to the cycle of violence that plagues the Arab world today.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Classic New ThoughtBy zarafaEdinburgh Lectures is a classic in the New Thought movement; with Judge Troward having been among its most influential contributors. Because of his Victorian English; which includes lengthy sentences; a degree of patience is required; but he is as human as can be; and with a basic education and ability to read; you'll gradually find you can simplify his concepts as you get used to his style. Stay with him! You can follow his impeccable reasoning and logic as he takes you through his explanations of such things as the subjective and objective mind; cause and effect; the law of growth; intuition; the function of the Will; healing; and numerous other life-enriching concepts.10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. Best book you can ever buy/read! Science doesn't lie!By BryanIf you want to gain some serious insight in your life about humans and how this world is really what you make it. This is the book!! Troward was way ahead of his time; he uses big words so read slow; to fully comprehend!! If your having a hard time in life or struggling to find answers; take my word "THE LAW THE WORD" will steer you in the right direction using several different approaches to success and pure bliss!!!4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. and the law implements them into our experience for good or illBy Lucille R. OwensTroward shiows how the Promises of the Bible are real when we understand the power of our word (i.e.; the statements we make whether positive or negative have power to produce positive or negative results. He uses Jesus statements to how just how powerful they are to bring forth posituve results.Our word shows forth; betrays our character whether we know it or not. Our choices come with our free will; and the law implements them into our experience for good or ill. Be more thoughtful and meaningful when you speak. Let trash be trash; don't talk trash. It comes back to you in your experience..
