Epiritu Opposisi

If you hold an opinion that happens to be wrong, Ziauddin Sardar will probably be the first person to relieve you of that uncertainty. Difference is the life force of democracy and the foundation upon which we can learn and develop our knowledge. The death of debate and discussion coincides with the...

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Published inWorld futures Vol. 78; no. 2-4; pp. 231 - 242
Main Author Jordan, C Scott
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Routledge 19.05.2022
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Democracy
Islam
postnormal times
social justice
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Summary:If you hold an opinion that happens to be wrong, Ziauddin Sardar will probably be the first person to relieve you of that uncertainty. Difference is the life force of democracy and the foundation upon which we can learn and develop our knowledge. The death of debate and discussion coincides with the rise of authoritarianism and totalitarianism. This dismal potential future reality lingers in our times of polarizing ideologies and concern for political correctness overriding society's ability to be critical. This article explores the intellectual life of Ziauddin Sardar, focusing on his work in Islamic thought and future studies to develop a value that can be taken from the pages of his books and put into action in order to keep our thought critical and focused while also giving a microphone to disadvantaged and minority communities. Ultimately, the value fuels provocation and informed analysis in the pursuit of justice and progress. This value is called espiritu opposisi - the spirit of opposition.
ISSN:0260-4027
1556-1844
DOI:10.1080/02604027.2021.2005450