Matthew Melvin-Koushki on Islam, ‘the West’, and Western Esotericism
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
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Reimagining Geography: Idrisi's Map and Cultural Narratives
This chapter explores the significance of Idrisi's 12th-century map, which positions the South at the top and challenges Eurocentric geographical perceptions. It critiques the biases in map-making and promotes a more inclusive worldview that acknowledges the importance of the Islamic world in global history.
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