Cassam, Quassim
Extremism: A Philosophical Analysis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367343873
- author:
- Cassam, Quassim
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Extremism: A Philosophical Analysis by Quassim Cassam explores one of the most complex and contentious issues of our time. Despite various efforts to address it, extremism remains poorly understood.
The book identifies three types of extremism - ideological, methodological, and mindset - and examines their implications for understanding this phenomenon. It also delves into the role of ideas such as purity, victimhood, and humiliation in shaping extremist thought.
Through a range of examples, including historical cases and contemporary counter-extremism initiatives, Cassam provides a clear and engaging analysis of extremism. This book is an important contribution to our understanding of this topic, making it relevant to scholars and policymakers alike.
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