Contemporary Islamic-Arabic philosophical studies

Author: Cai Degui
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: A theoretical monograph exploring the ideological thoughts of Islam and Arab philosophy from a philosophical perspective, titled "Contemporary Islamic and Arab Philosophy Research," which is a key project of the National Social Science "Nineteen-Ninety-Five" Plan. The book systematically organizes the intricate Arab thought and culture from the perspectives of historical evolution, developmental context, fundamental laws, and characteristics. It not only conducts a macro-comparative study of the three major religions prevalent in the Arab world but also dedicates separate chapters to explaining and introducing other religions such as the Sabians, Manichaeism, and the Baha'i Faith. The book thoroughly analyzes and elaborates on the philosophical ideas of various social trends, including Islamic fundamentalism, Islamic mysticism, existentialism, empiricism, rationalism, and Marxism, elucidating the complex interplay and mutual influence among these social trends. It also points out that the struggles among various schools and trends have always revolved around the main themes of tradition versus modernity and Westernization versus anti-Westernization.
The book highlights the pluralistic nature of Arab philosophy while emphasizing its national and historical dimensions, providing an accurate and comprehensive overview of contemporary Islamic and Arab philosophy. Given the limited understanding of contemporary Islamic and Arab philosophy in domestic academia, the publication of this book fills a significant research gap in the field.
The author, Cai Degui, has studied and worked in the Middle East for many years, possessing a deep understanding of Arab philosophy, culture, and religion. As a result, the book presents seemingly complex and disorganized social and theoretical issues in a well-structured and logical manner, fully demonstrating the author's ability to grasp, analyze, and solve problems. The publication of this book offers an important pathway for people to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary Islamic and Arab thought and culture, significantly advancing the study of contemporary Islamic and Arab philosophy. It also provides valuable insights for comprehending the diverse intellectual and cultural landscape of the contemporary Arab world and recognizing the complex and ever-changing global.