Liberalism and Islam - Practical Reconciliation between the Liberal State and Shiite Muslims (Hardcover)

"This book examines the possibility of reconciliation between liberalism and Shiite Islam. By examining two key liberal theories, this book shows that secular liberalism is not justifiable in the view of Shiite Islamic thought. Yet, since the liberal state is tolerant of Shiite Muslim citizens, at the practical level, there is no ground for conflict between liberal societies and Shiite Muslim minorities. Therefore, whilst Shiite Muslims at home should refrain from constructing the basic structure of their societies in accordance with liberal theory, Shiite Muslim minorities of liberal societies should accept the basic structure of these societies in return for receiving freedoms, protections, and opportunities." -- Book jacket.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	February 2008
Authors:	H. Haidar
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-0-230-60525-1
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Liberalism & centre democratic ideologies Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam
LSN:	0-230-60525-7
Barcode:	9780230605251

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