Modernity, Civilization and the Return to History

By Anthony F. Shaker

The modern concept and study of civilization have their roots, not in western Europe, but in the spirit of scientific investigation associated with a self-conscious Islamicate civilization. What we call modernity cannot be fathomed without this historical connection. We owe every major branch of science known today to the broad tradition of syst

• Language: English
• Publisher: Vernon Art and Science Inc.
• Release date: Jul 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9781622732821

Anthony F. Shaker

Anthony F. Shaker holds a PhD from the Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill University. He has translated three important books by Ghazâlî and authors works in both Islamic and Western European philosophy and on contemporary political developments. He lives with his wife in Quebec, Canada, where he is an independent writer, researcher and editorial consultant.

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