How Europe Erased Islam with Dr Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre
The Thinking Muslim
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Western Philosophy and the Muslim Other
This chapter examines the historical and philosophical interactions between the West and Islam, highlighting how Western thinkers have often distorted Islamic contributions to affirm their own identity. It reveals the duality of admiration and condemnation that figures such as Dante and Enlightenment philosophers expressed towards Islam, emphasizing a selective memory in their narratives. The discussion critiques the colonial mindset that has shaped misconceptions about Islam, illustrating the tension between necessity and rejection in the Western intellectual tradition.
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