Middle East Centre Reconsidering Marshall Hodgson
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Nov 26, 2018 In a thought-provoking discussion, Professor Edmund Burke III delves into the life and legacy of Marshall Hodgson, a pioneering figure in the study of Islamic history. He highlights Hodgson's innovative approaches, such as integrating Islamic history into global narratives and promoting an inclusive worldview. Burke also discusses Hodgson's influences, his work's worldwide impact, and how his ideas resonate amid rising nationalism and Islamophobia. The conversation emphasizes the importance of revisiting Hodgson's work to foster understanding across cultures.
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Quaker Roots And Personal Conversion
- Marshall Hodgson grew up Quaker in Colorado Springs and became a conscientious objector during WWII. He adopted vegetarianism and pacifism influenced by a South Asian boarding-house mentor.
A World-History Project After WWII
- Hodgson sought a shared world-history framework to include non-Western peoples after WWII. He aimed to replace civilizationist narratives with a genuinely inclusive historiography.
Footnotes As Diplomatic Space
- Hodgson worked on the UNESCO History of Humankind and used footnotes to negotiate international scholarly disputes. He treated footnotes as the project's democratic space for differing national perspectives.
