Agrama, Hussein Ali
Questioning Secularism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226010694
- author:
- Agrama, Hussein Ali
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 1.78 x 15.24 x 22.61 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, International,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The meaning of secularism has become increasingly debated in the context of modern democracies. In "Questioning Secularism", Hussein Ali Agrama explores this concept, examining its historical development and the complexities that arise from it. Agrama focuses on Egypt's fatwa councils and family law courts prior to the revolution, highlighting the ambiguities at the heart of secularism. He reveals how secularism works through a series of paradoxes, creating problems when state power is involved in managing citizens' private spiritual lives. This nuanced understanding is crucial for grasping the true meaning of secularism and its impact on individual freedoms. By navigating the complex relationship between public and private domains, Agrama lays important groundwork for understanding secularism's significance in countries facing new political possibilities.
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