In the light of current events, particularly the 'post September
11th' debates with much focus on aspects of the 'clash of
civilisation' thesis, the issue of Islamic identity is a crucial
one. Whilst Friedrich Nietzsche was addressing an audience of a
different culture and age, his own originality, creativity,
psychological, philological and historical insights allows for a
fresh and enlightening understanding of Islam within the context of
our modern era.
In this book, Roy Jackson sets out to determine:
- Why did Nietzsche feel inclined to be so generous towards the
Islamic tradition yet so critical of Western Christianity?
- How important was religion for Nietzsche's views on such
matters as moral and political philosophy and how does this help us
to understand the Islamic response to modernity?
- How does Nietzsche's distinctive outlook and methodology help
us to understand such key Islamic paradigms as the Qur'an, the
Prophet, and the 'Rightly-Guided' Caliphs?
Nietzsche and Islam provides an original and fresh insight into
Nietzsche's views on religion and shows that his philosophy can
make an important contribution to what is considered to be Islam's
key paradigms. As such it will be of interest to a diverse
readership and will provide useful material for researchers when
thinking about religion, Islam and the future.
General
| Imprint: |
Routledge
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Routledge Advances in Middle East and Islamic Studies |
| Release date: |
February 2007 |
| First published: |
April 2007 |
| Authors: |
Roy Jackson
|
| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
208 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-415-36855-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-415-36855-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780415368551 |
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