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Contemporary Thought
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Man and Islam
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| Book Description |
Man and Islam is a series of seven lectures which were given by Shari'ati in different universities in Iran, In this series he analysis the philosophy of the creation of man, Islamic world-view, the limitations of the material world,and the responsibility of man in the scheme of the universe.
The first lecture, "Man and Islam", analyzes the creation of man according to Islamic doctrine and present man as God?s vicegerent on earth as is
described in the Holy Qur'an.
In the second lecture, Shari'ati discusses the differences world-views of
numerous regions and philosophies.
The third lecture concerns the "Extraction and Refinement of Cultural Resources."
In the fourth work, "Modern man and His Prisons," Shari'ati states that there are four constraints under which man is bound. Man can become a rue human being only after he has released himself from the yoke of these constraints.
The fifth lecture in this series deals with Shari'ati addressing the question of the intellectual and categorizing him into three types.
In the next lecture entitled "Ideology," Shari'ati explains the meaning of
ideology as well as philosophy, and expounds on the question that those who relate to them.
In the last lecture, Shari'ati addresses the question, "If we believe we a
true free-thinking intellectuals, what must be our relationship with the
society and what path should we follow."
In these seven brief lectures, Shari'ati brings an enlightening perspective to the study of Islamic ideology, its world-view, man's constraints, and the responsibility of the free-thinker towards the
construction of a new society.
In preparing the way for the unparalleled surge of Islamic revival in Iran, many factors have been at work. One of the most important is the legacy of Dr. Ali Shari'ati (1933-1977). A teacher, scholar and writer, Shari'ati and a dynamic influence on the young people of Iran with his classes, discussions, free lectures and articles during the 1960's and 1970's.
Shari'ati was a sociologist, educated in Mashhad and Paris, as well as a student of history and philosophy. He subjected contemporary society to careful
examination, using the terms, experiences and concepts found in Islamic philosophy and culture for his analysis. He formulated and presented to his
students and readers a coherent Islamic world-view and an ideology of social, political and economic change.
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| Author/s
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Ali Shari'ati
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| Translator
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Dr. Fathollah Marjani
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| Publisher
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Islamic Publications International |
| Book Code
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SLBD511 |
| ISBN PB
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1889999393 |
| Language
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English |
| Pages
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126 |
| Size
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5.5 " x 8.5" |
| Price PB($)
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14.95 |
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