The Battle over Reason in the Islamic World (and How It Was Lost) (MP3 download) Foreign Policy and Terrorism

The Battle over Reason in the Islamic World (and How It Was Lost) (MP3 download) Foreign Policy and TerrorismBy Barry Wood Both the Islamic world and the medieval West went through periods of intense interest in Greek philosophy, and especially in the works of Aristotle. Yet whereas the West ultimately experienced a Renaissance, the East turned its back on reason and devolved into a culture of mysticism and coercion. In this course, Dr. Barry Wood explores the men and ideas that made up the battle over reason in the Islamic world. He not only introduces some

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