How can the critical reasoning of Averroes and the European Enlightenment help to overcome cultural stagnation and disintegration in the Arab-Islamic world'? Could a rebirth of interest in the philosophy of Averroes provide a cultural bridge between the Afro-Asian and European cultures'? Thirty-four scholars from 18 countries on 5 continents met in Cairo to debate for the first time the ideals of the Enlightenment and secularism while celebrating the approaching 800th anniversary of the death of one of Islam's greatest philosophers. This book offers a rare opportunity to learn about the contemporary Arab world and its efforts to dialogue with the West.
340 pages approx.
ISBN 1-57392-084-3 Cloth
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