There are few moments in human history where the forces of religion; culture and politics converge to produce some of the most significant philosophical ideas in the world. India in the early 20th century was one of these moments; where we saw the rise of activist-thinkers like Nehru; Jinnah and Gandhi; individuals who not only liberated human lives but their minds as well. One of most influential members of the group was the poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. Commonly known as the "spiritual father of Pakistan"; the philosophical and political ideas of Iqbal not only shaped the face of Indian Muslim nationalism but also shaped the direction of modernist reformist Islam around the world. Bringing together a diverse number of prominent and emerging scholars; from backgrounds in political science; philosophy and religious studies; this book offers novel examinations of the philosophical ideas that laid at the heart of Iqbal's own As such; by producing new developments in research on Iqbal's thought from a diversity of prominent and emerging voices within American and European Islamic studies; this text will offer new and novel examinations of the ideas that lies at the heart of Iqbal's own thought: religion; science; metaphysics; nationalism and religious identity. In our text; the reader will (re)discover many new connections between the "Sage of the Ummah" to the greatest thinkers and ideas of European and Islamic philosophies.
#66041 in Books Lion Hudson 2013-09-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.50 x .70 x 9.00l; 1.95 #File Name: 0745955827176 pages
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The Story of the Holy Land: A Visual HistoryBy Denise IrvinI was given my first copy as a gift. I have visited the Holy Land and know many of those places from memory. The photos were exceptional; a reminder that even in the 20 years since my visit; it has not changed. But another blessing is the text; written by a very knowlegable professor who has now given me the words to help me remember my 10-day stay in that important land. I bought five copies for my grown children. Perhaps one day they will visit there and this book will be a valuable asset when they plan their trip and after they return.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Thank you Peter for this beautifully written book.By Leslie WlliamsHaving returned from my first trip to Israel; this book has added so much understanding and historical perspective of all we experienced. Beautiful photojournalism and chronological writing make this book amazing. I will never be the same since my Israel venture. Thank you Peter for a beautiful book.5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Great but for the nearly secular (mythical) view (and lack of emphasis) on the crusades Mid East History!By Deborah OwensPeter Walker took on an almost impossible task; writing a text to accompany/explain a visual history in photographs! So much to say in so few words! I think he might have taken a less secular view of the crusades with correction for the popular myths and folklore about the crusades; (see Mitch Pacwa; the Jesuit priest's accounts of Biblical History (scripture) as it relates to medieval history and epistemology; (EWTN has a dvd on the crusades with Pacwa in it). Peter Walker's compelling narrative is marvelous! It will stay with you forever! You will not be disappointed. Highly recommend!
