Socioeconomic and Political Dynamics in Ibn Khaldun's Thought

Socioeconomic and Political Dynamics in Ibn Khaldun's Thought

Explores Ibn Khaldun's (1332-1405) theories & ideas about the causes that lead to the rise & decline of civilizations. Examination of the dynamic & interdisciplinary character of Khaldun's methodology shows, systematically, how moral, social, political, economic, geographical,...

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Published in:American journal of Islamic studies Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 17 - 38
Main Author: Chapra, M Umer
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Plainfield, Ind Association of Muslim Social Scientists 01-01-1999
Subjects:
Civilization
Historians
History of civilization
Intellectual History
Interdisciplinary research
Islam
Justice
Methodology
Political Development
Political structure
Social Development
Social Theories
Social theory
Sociocultural Factors
State Formation
Terminology
Welfare
Welfare State
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Summary:Explores Ibn Khaldun's (1332-1405) theories & ideas about the causes that lead to the rise & decline of civilizations. Examination of the dynamic & interdisciplinary character of Khaldun's methodology shows, systematically, how moral, social, political, economic, geographical, & cultural factors find their appropriate place in his schemata. His ideas are recast in contemporary terminology, making his analysis & prescriptions relevant. In addition, the central role of welfare, justice, & development in statecraft is outlined, & a lucid model provided of a contemporary Islamic welfare state whose maqasid include the material & moral well-being of its citizens. 1 Figure. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:0742-6763