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The Enterprise of Science in Islam

New Perspectives

Recent historical research and new perspectives on the Islamic scientific tradition.

In the first part of this chapter we shall very briefly sketch out al-Kindl's theory and,
in much greater detail, look at the doctrines advocated by Ibn Rushd and the
criticisms which he directs at al-Kindl. In the second section we shall ... Al-Kindl's
treatise raises several issues that are of great interest to the historian of medieval
science, especially the early stages of scientific culture in Islamic civilization, and
surely warrants an in-depth study of its own. That, however, lies far beyond the ...

Islam and "Scientific" Economics

In the Pursuit of a New Paradigm

In an Islamic society, it is ethics that dominates and determines all behavior, including economic behavior. The Holy Koran emerges as the main source of all economic behavior and practices which are subject to the commands of Allah as stated in the Koran. Since Islam is a universal religion, the Islamic economic paradigm with its -scientific- Islamic economic theories has to be comprehensive as well as perfect in the sense of fairness, ethical values and fruitfulness. A universal Islamic economic system ought to have universally applicable economic laws acceptable by both, the Muslim and the non-Muslim world - meaning that when the word <I>Islamic is taken out of the equation; it should appeal to all societies and countries equally, regardless of their religious persuasion. The question now is; do Islamic economics offer such -scientific- economic theories? Surprisingly, there were no such theories at all. In fact, there was not even a theory of interest, the most frequently referred to subject in Islamic economics. This appeared to be a serious omission. The Holy sources may be more than sufficient for Muslims, but what about non-Muslims? Isn't it justified to expect Islamic -scientific- economic models and theories that are applicable to or able to guide non-Muslims?"

The Islamic economic paradigm with its scientific Islamic economic theories have to be comprehensive as well as perfect in the sense of fairness, ethical values and fruitfulness.

Islamic State Practices, International Law and the Threat from Terrorism

A Critique of the 'clash of Civilizations' in the New World Order

In the post '9/11' legal and political environment, Islam and Muslims have been associated with terrorism. Islamic civilization has increasingly been characterized as backward, insular, stagnant and unable to deal with the demands of the twenty first century and differences and schisms between Islam and the west are being perceived as monumental and insurmountable. '9/11' terrorist attacks have unfortunately provided vital ammunition to the critics of Islam and those who champion a 'clash of civilizations'.In this original and incisive study, the author investigates the relationship between Islamic law, States practices and International terrorism. It presents a detailed analysis of the sources of Islamic law and reviews the concepts of Jihad, religious freedom and minority rights within Sharia and Siyar. In eradicating existing misconceptions, the book provides a thorough commentary of the contributions made by Islamic States in the development of international law, including norms on the prohibition of terrorism. It presents a lucid debate on such key issues within classical and modern Islamic State practices as diplomatic immunities, prohibitions on hostage-taking, aerial and maritime terrorism, and the financing of terrorism.The book surveys the unfairness and injustices within international law - a legal system dominated and operated at the behest of a select band of powerful States. It forewarns that unilateralism and the undermining of human rights values in the name of the 'war on terrorism' is producing powerful reactions within Muslim States: the 'new world order' presents a dangerous prognosis of the self-fulfilling prophecy of an inevitable 'clash of civilizations' between the Islamic world and the west.

We must be aware of the superiority of our civilisation, a system that has
guaranteed well-being, respect for human rights—and in contrast with Islamic
countries—respect for religious and political rights. Islamic civilisation is stuck
where it was fourteen hundred years ago.1 It gives us great credibility to say to
the Muslim world: Where have you been since 9/11? Where are your voices of
reason? You humbly open all your prayers in the name of God of mercy and
compassion. But when ...

The Challenge of Fundamentalism

Political Islam and the New World Disorder

Long before the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Islamic fundamentalism was exerting a significant influence in nearly every corner of the world. Bassam Tibi, a widely recognized expert on Islam and Arab culture, offers an important and disquieting analysis of this particular synthesis of religion and politics. A Muslim and descendant of a famous Damascene Islamic scholar family, Tibi sees Islamic fundamentalism as the result of Islam's confrontation with modernity and not only--as it is widely believed--economic adversity. The movement is unprecedented in Islamic history and parallels the inability of Islamic nation-states to integrate into the new world secular order. For this updated edition, Tibi has written a new preface and lengthy introduction addressing Islamic fundamentalism in light of and since September 11.

secular human rights. As a first step, the link between Islam and human rights
would need to be restricted to developing a distinctively Islamic underpinning for
an indigenization of these rights in Islamic societies. For the sake of a clear
inquiry it strikes me as imperative that we outline — at the outset of our
discussions — the meaning and historical significance of the terms employed. On
this basis, we may then proceed to ask in what way we might determine a
modern concept of ...

The Return of Sherlock Holmes

A Classic Crime Tale / New Cases for Dr. Morelle: Classic Crime Stories (Wildside Mystery Double #10)

In the tradition of the old Ace Doubles (flip the book over to read the second volume), here's the tenth Wildside Mystery Double: THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES: A CLASSIC CRIME TALE, adapted from the play of Ernest Dudley by Philip Harbottle. Ernest Dudley (the creator of Dr. Morelle) was married to the actress who was a stepdaughter of Ellie Norwood, the famous silent film actor who played Sherlock Holmes on stage many times. Dudley's familiarity with Conan Doyle's famous characters is very evident in this exciting story of blackmail and murder, as Sherlock Holmes pits his wits against his deadly enemy, Colonel Sebastian Moran, second-in-command to Professor Moriarty. NEW CASES FOR DR. MORELLE: CLASSIC CRIME STORIES, by Ernest Dudley. Cynthia Mason, a young heiress, lives with her violent stepfather, Samuel Kimber, who only holds control of her fortune while she remains unmarried. On announcing her engagement to Peter Lorrimer, a local writer, who is calling to take her away that same evening, she fears his reaction. Lorrimer arrives and goes to talk with Kimber in his study. Cynthia, meanwhile, carrying a suitcase, tiptoes downstairs, opens the front door, and leaves. But she's not in Lorrimer's car when he goes down to the gates after his interview with Kimber. Instead, she vanishes without a trace! Her confidante and friend Miss Frayle, secretary to the criminologist Doctor Morelle, tries to find her--and herself becomes a target for murder! Four classic crime stories resurrected for a brand new audience.

In the tradition of the old Ace Doubles (flip the book over to read the second volume), here's the tenth Wildside Mystery Double: THE RETURN OF SHERLOCK HOLMES: A CLASSIC CRIME TALE, adapted from the play of Ernest Dudley by Philip ...

Sherlock Holmes and the Ghosts of Bly

And Other New Adventures of the Great Detective

“Donald Thomas is the all-time best at Sherlockian pastiche.” —Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine “Have you ever seen a ghost, Mr. Holmes?“ asks Victoria Temple, and Sherlock Holmes, at the height of his powers in 1898, must face a new challenge, one that plunges the great detective into the realm of the supernatural. Miss Temple has been found guilty—but also insane—at her trial for murdering a child under her care. She is locked away in the Broadmoor lunatic asylum, and worse still, she believes fully in her own guilt. But were the hauntings at the Elizabethan manor house of Bly a vision of the walking dead, perhaps, rather than delusions of her tormented mind? Or could it be that a criminal conspiracy is to blame for the psychic phenomena? In the company of Dr. Watson, the indefatigable Holmes will track down the perpetrators through the occult underworld of Victorian London.

“Donald Thomas is the all-time best at Sherlockian pastiche.” —Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine “Have you ever seen a ghost, Mr. Holmes?“ asks Victoria Temple, and Sherlock Holmes, at the height of his powers in 1898, must face a new ...

A Grammar of the Three Principal Oriental Languages, Hindoostanee, Persian, and Arabic

On a Plan Entirely New, to which is Added, a Set of Persian Dialogues

From Twitter to Tahrir Square: Ethics in Social and New Media Communication [2 volumes]

Ethics in Social and New Media Communication

This timely guide examines the influence of social media in private, public, and professional settings, particularly the ethical implications of the cultural changes and trends created by their use. • Features expert contributors from different academic backgrounds to provide varied perspectives • Integrates theoretical analysis with practical solutions to stimulate critical thinking while engaging interest • Includes practical guidelines for navigating a changing media environment • Reveals how ancient Chinese philosophies can provide a framework for ethics in social and new media • Provides helpful criteria for working responsibly with social networking sites

This timely guide examines the influence of social media in private, public, and professional settings, particularly the ethical implications of the cultural changes and trends created by their use. • Features expert contributors from ...

From Twitter to Tahrir Square

Ethics in Social and New Media Communication

This timely guide examines the influence of social media in private, public, and professional settings, particularly the ethical implications of the cultural changes and trends created by their use

"This timely guide examines the influence of social media in private, public, and professional settings, particularly the ethical implications of the cultural changes and trends created by its use"--

The General Theory

Volume 2 Overview, Extensions, Method and New Developments

This second volume contains essays which relate to developments in Keynes' scholarship and theorizing in the years since his death and demonstrates the ongoing validity of the Keynesian tradition.

NOTES 1 The editors would like to thank the contributors to the volume, Grant
Belchamber and Jörg Bibow for their helpful and supportive comments on a draft
of the Introduction. 2 Keynes's suggestions for 'Footnotes to “The General Theory”
' Ch apt er 1 The Four Parts of the Theory: (a) Effective demand (b) The multiplier
(c) The theory of investment (d) The theory of interest 2 The analysis of effective
demand 3 The theory of interest regarded as the marginal efficiency of money 4
The ...