Reilly, Robert R.
The Closing of the Muslim Mind: How Intellectual Suicide Created the Modern Islamist Crisis
- ISBN 13:
- 9781610170024
- author:
- Reilly, Robert R.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- EDS Publications Ltd. (Consignment)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 244
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Islamic life & practice
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Closing of the Muslim Mind: How Intellectual Suicide Created the Modern Islamist Crisis A pivotal struggle within the Muslim world nearly a millennium ago has had a lasting impact on the region's intellectual and cultural landscape. In this thought-provoking book, Robert R. Reilly explores the root of the contemporary crisis in the Islamic world, revealing how a heated battle over reason and irrationality led to the development of a deeply dysfunctional culture. The consequences of this struggle are evident in the modern world, from the rise of terrorism to the stagnation of scientific inquiry and the persistence of a distorted worldview. Reilly delves into the complexities of this crisis, shedding light on the puzzles that have puzzled scholars and policymakers for years. By uncovering the underlying causes of the Islamist crisis, Reilly provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges facing the West in its dealings with the Islamic world. This book offers a compelling analysis of the intellectual and cultural forces shaping the Middle East and beyond.
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