The Islamic Enlightenment: The Struggle Between Faith and Reason

Christopher de Bellaigue's The Islamic Enlightenment offers a compelling account of the transformative reforms that reshaped the Middle East in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Centered on Istanbul, Cairo, and Tehran, this revelatory history challenges entrenched stereotypes by spotlighting trailblazing figures—philosophers, feminists, and journalists—who embraced modern ideals like democracy, women's emancipation, and scientific progress. With vivid storytelling and sharp insight, de Bellaigue dismantles misconceptions about a "backward" Muslim world, presenting a rich, nuanced narrative of intellectual and social evolution.

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Author: Christopher de Bellaigue

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