The Esoteric in Religious and Spiritual Traditions offers a comparative examination of the esoteric dimension across diverse religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Islam. It seeks to answer the question of whether the concept of the esoteric…
In this book Sohaira Siddiqui challenges long-standing assumptions about Islamic law under British rule, the ways in which colonial power displaced preexisting traditions, and how local Muslim elites navigated the…
Return to the Eternal Abode is a series of in-depth discussions between Amira El-Zein and Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world’s foremost scholars of Islamic, religious, and comparative studies. Each…
Arabic for Politics and International Relations is the first textbook for high-intermediate to advanced students of Arabic that focuses on Arabic as it is used in the fields of politics,…
This compelling study examines the intertwined histories of the modern Indian state and its tribal subjects, challenging conventional narratives of resistance and rebellion. “Tribes” appear worldwide today as vestiges of…
This study provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of Islam as a ruling framework in postrevolutionary Iran up to the present day. Beginning with the position and structure of…
An accessible introduction to the simple (yet radical) premise that a small cash income, sufficient for basic needs, ought to be provided regularly and unconditionally to every citizen. The growing…
The digital has emerged as a driving force of change that is reshaping everyday life and affecting nearly every sphere of vital activity. Yet, its impact has been far from…
The Metaphysics of Practice brings together Wilfrid Sellars’s writings on topics to do with action, community, and obligation: published essays, manuscripts, and correspondence. Sellars’s practical philosophy was absolutely central to his…
Since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979, the Iranian political system has been subject to diminishing legitimacy. In recent years, various waves of protest have spread…
In the tumultuous aftermath of the Arab uprisings, Tunisia charted a unique path that has earned it praise as “a beacon of hope” in a troubled region. Since the 2011…
This is the first volume devoted exclusively to the practical philosophy of Wilfrid Sellars. It features original essays by leading Sellars scholars that examine his ethical theory, his theory of…
