History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps HoP 154 - The Philosophy of History - Ibn Khaldun
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Asabia Drives Dynastic Cycles
- Ibn Khaldun's theory explains the rise and fall of empires through group solidarity called Asabia.
- This solidarity binds a group so tightly they become dominant, until luxury causes their fall.
Ibn Khaldun's Political Engagement
- Ibn Khaldun witnessed the power shifts in North Africa and Andalusia firsthand during the 14th century.
- He supported various factions hoping to restore dominance but saw the cycle of rise and fall in action.
History as a Science
- Ibn Khaldun saw historical cycles as natural and observable phenomena that could be explained scientifically.
- He applied empirical methods and philosophy to history, treating it as more than mere storytelling.