Traditional Islamic environmentalism the vision of Seyyed Hossein Nasr / Tarik M. Quadir.

Author/creator Quadir, Tarik M.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLanham, Maryland : University Press of America, [2013]
Descriptionxii, 263 pages ; 23 cm
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Subjects

Contents A historical overview of the philosophical roots of the environmental crisis -- The perennial principles and the metaphysics of nature within Islam -- Metaphysics, sufism, and Islamic ethics -- The advent of scientific progressivism and the marginalization of sufism -- The perennial principles and the traditional Islamic sciences -- Nasr's critique of modern science and scientism -- Technology is not value-neutral -- Towards an Islamic science.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 239-254) and indexes.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2013938016
ISBN9780761861430 (pbk.)
ISBN0761861432 (pbk.)

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