1st Edition

Science, Democracy and Islam And other essays

By Humayun Kabir Copyright 1955
    128 Pages
    by Routledge

    128 Pages
    by Routledge

    First published in 2008. This group of essays concentrates on the themes of freedom and democracy. The author argues that the pursuit of scientific culture is dependent on a religious culture, of which he regards Islam as one of the finest examples.

    PREFACE; Chapter 1 SCIENCE, DEMOCRACY AND ISLAM; Chapter 2 THE CONCEPT OF DEMOCRACY; Chapter 3 THE RIGHTS OF MAN; Chapter 4 THE WELFARE STATE; Chapter 5 FREEDOM, AUTHORITY AND IMAGINATION; Chapter 6 THE STUDY OF PHILOSOPHY; Chapter 7 EAST AND THE PROBLEMS OF EDUCATION; Chapter 8 REFLECTIONS ON GANDHIAN THOUGHT AND PRACTICE;

    Biography

    Humayun Kabir