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Liberalism in 20th Century Egyptian Thought: The Ideologies of Ahmad Amin and Husayn Amin

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Library of Modern Middle East Studies ; Vol. 157Publisher: London; New York: I. B. Tauris, 2014Description: 191 p., ill.; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781780767277
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Contents:
Introduction -- Ahmad Amin and his time -- Husayn Amin and his time -- The main features of the thought of Ahmad and Husayn Amin -- Discussions of Islam -- Discussions of civilization -- Discussions of politics.
Summary: "The role of Islam in the modern state and the interpretation and implementation of Shari'a law are widely debated. The concept of Liberalism, as taken from the ideological writings of Ahmad Amin (1886-1954) and Husayn Amin (1932-), offers a unique view on the development and reception of these issues in 20th century Egyptian thought."--Publisher's website
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Books Books Netherlands-Flemish Institute in Cairo (NVIC) Library Main Library - 0.01 E 802 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available E 802

Includes bibliographical references (pages [156]-184) and index.

Introduction -- Ahmad Amin and his time -- Husayn Amin and his time -- The main features of the thought of Ahmad and Husayn Amin -- Discussions of Islam -- Discussions of civilization -- Discussions of politics.

"The role of Islam in the modern state and the interpretation and implementation of Shari'a law are widely debated. The concept of Liberalism, as taken from the ideological writings of Ahmad Amin (1886-1954) and Husayn Amin (1932-), offers a unique view on the development and reception of these issues in 20th century Egyptian thought."--Publisher's website

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