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Migration, Islam, and de Tocqueville
Migration, Islam, and de Tocqueville

Author(s): Richard J. Fafara
Subject(s): Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Migration Studies
Published by: Fundacja »Lubelska Szkoła Filozofii Chrześcijańskiej«
Keywords: migration; islam; Tocqueville; civilization; United States of America; Christian religion; materialism; state;

Summary/Abstract: The Author points out that Tocqueville had confidence in human reason even though he was not inclined to engage in fundamental, philosophical thought. He may not have gone as deeply into the theological, philosophical, and historical underpinnings of Islam as some today are convinced is necessary for a meaningful critique of Islam’s legitimacy, but there is no denying Tocqueville’s incisive delineation of central problematic areas in Islam are those that cause many to view it as a global, civilizational threat today.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 26
  • Page Range: 135-149
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English