Muhammad Iqbal : Essays on the Reconstruction of Modern Muslim Thought

There are few moments in human history where the forces of religion, culture and politics converge to produce some of the most significant philosophical ideas in the world. India in the early 20th century was one of these moments, where we saw the rise of activist-thinkers like Nehru, Jinnah and Gandhi; individuals who not only liberated human lives but their minds as well. One of most influential members of the group was the poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. Commonly known as the'spiritual father of Pakistan', the philosophical and political ideas of Iqbal not only shaped the face of Indian Muslim nationalism but also shaped the direction of modernist reformist Islam around the world. Bringing together a diverse number of prominent and emerging scholars, from backgrounds in political science, philosophy and religious studies, this book offers novel examinations of the philosophical ideas that laid at the heart of Iqbal's own As such, by producing new developments in research on Iqbal's thought from a diversity of prominent and emerging voices within American and European Islamic studies, this text will offer new and novel examinations of the ideas that lies at the heart of Iqbal's own thought: religion, science, metaphysics, nationalism and religious identity. In our text, the reader will (re)discover many new connections between the'Sage of the Ummah'to the greatest thinkers and ideas of European and Islamic philosophies. Examines the ideas central to Muhammad Iqbal's thought and life: religion, science, metaphysics and nationalism. There are few moments in human history where the forces of religion, culture and politics converge to produce some of the most significant philosophical ideas in the world. India in the early 20th century saw one of these moments with the rise of activist-thinkers like Nehru, Jinnah and Gandhi, individuals who not only liberated human lives but their minds as well. One of most influential members of that group was the poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. Commonly known as the 'spiritual father of Pakistan', the philosophical and political ideas of Iqbal not only shaped the face of Indian Muslim nationalism but also the direction of modernist reformist Islam around the world. New developments in research on Iqbal's thought are collected here, coming from a range of prominent and emerging voices from political science, philosophy and religious studies. They offer new and novel examinations of the ideas that lie at the heart of Iqbal's own thought: religion, science, metaphysics, nationalism and religious identity. Readers will (re)discover many new connections between the 'Sage of the Ummah' and the greatest thinkers and ideas of European and Islamic philosophies. Key Features. Responds to the renewed interest in Iqbal by developing new interpretations and understandings Provides an examination of ideas central to Iqbal's thought including the connection between religious belief and modern knowledge, the expression of Islamic belief through modern concepts, the political dimension of Muslim identity Explores the links between Iqbal and other European philosophers who were his contemporaries including Bergson, Peirce, and Whitehead Commonly Known As The 'spiritual Father Of Pakistan', The Philosophical And Political Ideas Of Iqbal Not Only Shaped The Face Of Indian Muslim Nationalism But Also The Direction Of Modernist Reformist Islam Around The World. New Developments In Research On Iqbal's Thought Are Collected Here, Coming From A Range Of Prominent And Emerging Voices From Political Science, Philosophy And Religious Studies. They Offer New And Novel Examinations Of The Ideas That Lie At The Heart Of Iqbal's Own Thought: Religion, Science, Metaphysics, Nationalism And Religious Identity. Readers Will (re)discover Many New Connections Between The 'sage Of The Ummah' And The Greatest Thinkers And Ideas Of European And Islamic Philosophies. Introduction / Riffat Hassan -- The Human Person In Iqbal's Thought / Ebrahim Moosa -- Achieving Humanity : Convergence Between Henri Bergson And Muhammad Iqbal / Souleymane Bachir Diagne -- The Contemporary Relevance Of Muhammad Iqbal / Basit Bilal Koshul -- Pragmatism And Islam In Peirce And Iqbal : The Metaphysics Of Emergent Mind / Richard Gilmore -- Between Hegel And Rumi : Iqbal's Contrapuntal Encounters With The Islamic Philosophical Traditions / Sajjad Rizvi -- Reconstructing Islam In A Post-metaphysical Age : Muhammad Iqbal's Interpretation Of Immortality / Christopher Scott Mcclure -- Iqbal, Bergson And The Reconstruction Of The Divine Nexus In Political Thought / H. C. Hillier -- Muhammad Iqbal : Restoring Muslim Dignity Through Poetry, Philosophy And Religious Political Action / Dayne E. Nix. Edited By H. C. Hillier And Basit Bilal Koshul. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. There are few moments in human history where the forces of religion, culture and politics converge to produce some of the most significant philosophical ideas in the world. India in the early 20 th century was one of these moments, where we saw the rise of activist-thinkers like Nehru, Jinnah and Gandhi; individuals who not only liberated human lives but their minds as well. One of most influential members of the group was the poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. Commonly known as the "spiritual father of Pakistan", the philosophical and political ideas of Iqbal not only shaped the face of Indian Muslim nationalism but also shaped the direction of modernist reformist Islam around the world. Bringing together a diverse number of prominent and emerging scholars, from backgrounds in political science, philosophy and religious studies, this book offers novel examinations of the philosophical ideas that laid at the heart of Iqbals own As such, by producing new developments in research on Iqbals thought from a diversity of prominent and emerging voices within American and European Islamic studies, this text will offer new and novel examinations of the ideas that lies at the heart of Iqbals own religion, science, metaphysics, nationalism and religious identity. In our text, the reader will (re)discover many new connections between the "Sage of the Ummah" to the greatest thinkers and ideas of European and Islamic philosophies. There are few moments in human history where the forces of religion, culture and politics converge to produce some of the most significant philosophical ideas in the world. India in the early twentieth century saw one of these moments with the rise of activist-thinkers like Nehru, Jinnah and Gandhi, individuals who liberated not only human lives but their minds as well. One of most influential members of that group was the poet-philosopher Muhammad Iqbal. Commonly known as the 'spiritual father of Pakistan', Iqbal's philosophical and political ideas shaped not just the face of Indian Muslim nationalism but also the direction of modernist reformist Islam around the world. New developments in research on Iqbal's thought are collected here, coming from a range of prominent and emerging voices from political science, philosophy and religious studies. They offer new and novel examinations of the ideas that lie at the heart of Iqbal's own thought: religion, science, metaphysics, nationalism and religious identity. Readers will (re)discover many new connections between the 'Sage of the Ummah' and the greatest thinkers and ideas of European and Islamic philosophies. 00. 9780748695423i 01.0_pp_i_iv_Frontmatter 02.0_pp_v_vi_Contents 03.0_pp_vii_xii_Preface 04.0_pp_1_11_Introduction 05.0_pp_12_32_The_Human_Person_in_Iqbals_Thought 06.0_pp_33_55_Achieving_Humanity_Convergence_between_Henri_Bergson_and_Muhammad_Iqbal 07.0_pp_56_87_The_Contemporary_Relevance_of_Muhammad_Iqbal 08.0_pp_88_111_Pragmatism_and_Islam_in_Peirce_and_Iqbal_The_Metaphysics_of_Emergent_Mind 09.0_pp_112_141_Between_Hegel_and_Rumi_Iqbals_Contrapuntal_Encounters_with_the_Islamic_Philosophical_Traditions 10.0_pp_142_166_Reconstructing_Islam_in_a_Post-metaphysical_Age_Muhammad_Iqbals_Interpretation_of_Immortality 11.0_pp_167_200_Iqbal_Bergson_and_the_Reconstruction_of_the_Divine_Nexus_in_Political_Thought 12.0_pp_201_234_Muhammad_Iqbal_Restoring_Muslim_Dignity_through_Poetry_Philosophy_and_Religious_Political_Action 13.0_pp_235_244_Index This volume brings together a range of prominent and emerging voices within American and European Islamic studies to share the latest developments on Muhammad Iqbal thought's. They re-examine the ideas that lie at the heart of Iqbal's own thought: religion, science, metaphysics, nationalism and religious identity.