Book-In-Brief: Mapping the Secular Mind (Russian Language) Modernity's Quest for a Godless Utopia |
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| Author:
| Ali, Haggag |
| ISBN: | 978-1-64205-527-6 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2021 |
| Publisher: | International Institute of Islamic Thought
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $0.00 |
Book Description:
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The secular mind had a grand plan, to establish an earthly paradise, a utopia of the here and now, a ?modern civilization governed by human reason, rationality, and the triumph of progress. Whilst ideals ?are one thing, the means to realize them is something else. Away from the hype, emancipating ?humanity from the 'shackles' of God and religion has proved no easy matter. Mapping the Secular ?Mind critically examines issues of reason, rationality, and secular materialism, to explore...
More DescriptionThe secular mind had a grand plan, to establish an earthly paradise, a utopia of the here and now, a ?modern civilization governed by human reason, rationality, and the triumph of progress. Whilst ideals ?are one thing, the means to realize them is something else. Away from the hype, emancipating ?humanity from the 'shackles' of God and religion has proved no easy matter. Mapping the Secular ?Mind critically examines issues of reason, rationality, and secular materialism, to explore how these ?mental perceptions, or ways of mapping the world, have affected human interaction and sociological ?development.?