Al-Ghazali and the Decline of Rational Thought? A Historical Inquiry
Al-Ghazali is often portrayed as the thinker who derailed the development of rational sciences in the Muslim world by challenging causality and promoting religious traditionalism. This view—shaped largely by early Western historians—has come under fresh scrutiny. In this session, we revisit Al-Ghazali’s ideas and influence to examine the validity of these claims and explore alternative perspectives on the historical trajectory of philosophy and science in Muslim societies.
About the Speaker:
Mr. Iqbal is a retired civil servant with intellectual passion for Philosophy, History, Social Sciences and Political Economy. With years of experience in public service, he brings a keen analytical perspective to historical and contemporary socio-political issues.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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