Nora Lafi

Join Bruce Lawrence, a retired professor of religious studies, Stephen Dale, an expert on South Asian and Islamic history, and Nora Lafi, a historian specializing in the Ottoman Empire. They delve into the groundbreaking ideas of Ibn Khaldun, the original 'Father of Economics,' who laid the groundwork for modern economic and sociological theory 400 years before Adam Smith. The conversation uncovers the importance of social cohesion, historical memory, and the relevance of Khaldun's insights for understanding contemporary civilization and governance.