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The Orient was central to the work of Marx and Weber, both figures building their theories around the question of why modernity appeared to emerge only in the West. While Marx’s account focused on the accumulation of capital in the West, Weber’s explanation for this phenomenon centred on Western rationalization. Extending recent work comparing the social theories of Marx and Weber, this book examines their approaches to Oriental societies, showing how, in spite of the differences in their respective theorizations of the historical and political development of the West, their work on the form of modern society in the Orient converges, each complementing the other. Fully conversant with recent scholarly work on Marx and Weber, this comprehensive re-examination of the points of convergence and departure in their work requires us to re-evaluate both their positions in the history of sociology and their relevance to contemporary social questions. As such, it will appeal to scholars of social and political theory and classical sociology.
In addition to the important breaking points of the last century – such as the abolition of the Caliphate, the World Wars, the Cold War, the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Iranian Revolution and the foundation of a ‘New World Order’ which directly affected Muslim societies – the new conjuncture formed in the wake of the 9/11 attacks brought about various structural problems and changes in the Muslim world. Political and economic developments in the last ten years in particular have brought many Muslim countries to the edge of crisis. Along with political, economic and social issues, the fact that modernisation and secularisation have become dominant in Muslim societies shows that ...
Ottoman naval technology underwent a transformation under the rule of Sultan Selim III. New types of sailing warships such as two- and three-decked galleons, frigates and corvettes began to dominate the Ottoman fleet, rendering the galley-type oared ships obsolete. This period saw technological innovations such as the adoption of the systematic copper sheathing of the hulls and bottoms of Ottoman warships from 1792-93 onwards and the construction of the first dry dock in the Golden Horn. The changing face of the Ottoman Navy was facilitated by the influence of the British, Swedish and French in modernising both the shipbuilding sector and the conduct of naval warfare. Through such measures as training Ottoman shipbuilders, heavy reliance on help from foreign powers gave way to a new trajectory of modernization. Using this evidence Zorlu argues that although the Ottoman Empire was a major and modern independent power in this period, some technological dependence on Europe remained.
Active at the time when the social sciences were founded, Max Weber's social theory contributed significantly to a wide range of fields and disciplines. Considering his prominence, it makes sense to take stock of the Weberian heritage and to explore the ways in which Weber's work and ideas have contributed to our understanding of the modern world. Using his work as a point of departure, The Oxford Handbook of Max Weber investigates the Weberian legacy today, identifying the enduring problems and themes associated with his thought that have contemporary significance: the nature of modern capitalism, neo-liberal global economic policy, nationalism, religion and secularization, threats to legal...
Biz iki tür rızkımız olduğuna inanırız. Maddi rızkımız, bedenimizin; manevi rızkımız, gönlümüzün gıdasıdır. İnsanlar genellikle maddi rızık konusunda oldukça hassastırlar. Neyi, nasıl ve ne zaman yemeleri, içmeleri gerektiğini önemserler. Doğrusu konunun konuşanı ve yazanı da çoktur. Uzmanların söyledikleri çok zaman birbiriyle çelişse de söylenenler hep ilgi ile dinlenir, tavsiyeler tutulmaya çalışılır. Buna sağlıklı bir hayat için yapılan egzersiz türü çalışmaları da eklediğimizde neticede insanların bedenlerinin sağlıklarına itina ettikleri söylenebilir. Aynı hassasiyet, gönlün hayatı için de geçerli midir acaba, bu tart�...
This book advances an Islamic political philosophy based on the concept of Ihsan, which means to do beautiful things. The author moves beyond the dominant model of Islamic governance advanced by modern day Islamists. The political philosophy of Ihsan privileges process over structure, deeds over identity, love over law and mercy and forgiveness over retribution. The work invites Muslims to move away from thinking about the form of Islamic government and to strive to create a self-critical society that defends national virtue and generates institutions and practices that provide good governance.
Özgüveni Olmayan Atağa Çıkamaz! - Yazıklar olsun, özgüvenleri tamamen bitmiş, ya yana ya geri oynuyorlar! “Gençlik STK’ları ve Futbol” teması kapsamında sosyal tahlil niyetiyle tribünlerde bulunduğum bir futbol maçında, hemen yanımda bulunan öfkeli adam, tuttuğu takıma böyle sitem etmişti. Kastı şuydu: Taraftarı olduğu takım ne zaman atağa çıkacak bir pozisyon yakalasa, gole yaklaşsa, futbolcular tedirginliklerinden ve ürkekliklerinden dolayı topu ya yanlarındaki ya da gerideki oyunculara paslıyor, bir türlü cesaret edip de ileriye doğru atağa çıkamıyorlardı. Yakaladıkları en güçlü pozisyonlar bile cesaret eksikliği ve risk alınm...
This volume unfolds the ebbs and flows of Muslim thought in different regions of the world, as well as the struggles between the different intellectual discourses that have surfaced against this backdrop. With a focus on Turkey, Egypt, Iran and the Indian subcontinent – regions that, in spite of their particular histories and forms of thought, are uniquely placed as a mosaic that illustrates the intertwined nature of the development of Muslim socio-political thought – it sheds light on the swing between right and left in different regions, the debates surrounding nationalism, the influence of socialism and liberalism, the rise of Islamism and the conflict between state bureaucracy and social movements. Exploring themes of civil society and democracy, it also considers current trends in Muslim thought and possible future directions. As such, it will appeal to scholars across the fields of sociology, anthropology, political science, history and political economy, as well as those with interests in the study of religion, the development of Muslim thought, and the transformation of Muslim societies in recent decades.
Siyer Dergisi, bilinip de doyuma ulaşılmışın değil; pek az bilinen, arananın/arzu edilenin izinde olmaktır. Siyer Dergisi, Siyer-i Mustafa’nın (sas), rahle-i tedrisinde yetişecek yeni neslin mekteb-i suffası’dır. Siyer Dergisi, 3 ayda bir yayınlanan toplumun her kesimine Hz. Peygamber’in (sas) kutlu hayatının güzelliklerini, mesajlarını, örnekliklerini sunmayı hedefleyen; aynı zamanda zengin içeriği, birbirlerinden kıymetli hocaların ve genç yazarların tespitlerinin; söyleşilerin, özgün araştırma ve çalışmaların yer alacağı oldukça münbit bir zemindir.
Her doğan ölüme mahkum, değiştirilemez bir gerçek bu. Sınırlı bir zaman diliminde yeryüzündeyiz, aramızdan hiç kimse bâki değil dünyada, alıp verdiğimiz her nefes bizi mâlum sona doğru daha da yakınlaştırıyor. Solan çiçekler, batan güneş, yaşlanan vücutlarımız fâniliğin açık işaretleri. Herkes bir yol tutturur, insan olmak bunu gerektirir. İnananların yolu ve takip edeceği rota bellidir: Hz. Muhammed’in izi. (Sallâllâhu aleyhi ve sellem) “Bunları biliyoruz” dediğinizi duyar gibiyim. Olsun, hatırlatmak istedim, çünkü hatırlatmak imanlı kimselere fayda verir, böyle buyruluyor ezelî kelamda. Hatırlatmak istediğimiz şeylerden birkaçı...