Political Philosophy in the East and West : in search of truth / Jaan Islam.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Islam, Jaan, author.

Series:

Vernon series in Politics.

Vernon Series in Politics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Philosophy.

Political science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (223 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wilmington, Delaware ; Malaga, Spain : Vernon Press, 2018.

Summary:

"In the 21st century, amid converging global political, social, and economic forces we are questioning the fundamental values we hold true, driven by an antagonism between different schools of philosophy--between left- and right-wing politics. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of western political philosophy and underlines the core principles of each argument. It then argues that neither have we solved nor do we have any pathway to eventually solve, the question of right and wrong--we are essentially moral relativists in disguise. In order to break out of this cycle of uncertainty, the book proposes a solution of knowledge-based cognition: policy based on a concrete and proven understanding of an absolute and certain body of truths. This requires an analysis and blending of non-western political philosophical traditions, such as those espoused by Islam and Confucianism. This book gives an original critique of western political philosophy and is the first book to engage in a reconstruction of Islamic political philosophy." -- Back cover.

Contents:

Introduction and summary

Methodology and philosophical background

Pure beginnings : Greek and Chinese philosophy

The secularization of law : 'evidence-less' ethics

Utilitarianism to skepticism and beyond

Light at the end of the philosophical tunnel.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781622733651

1622733657

OCLC:

1018172388