Defending the West by Ibn Warraq (.ePUB)
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Defending the West: A Critique of Edward Said’s Oriental by Ibn Warraq
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A Rebuttal to Edward Said
In Defending the West, Ibn Warraq delivers a sweeping, detailed counterargument to Edward Said’s Orientalism, challenging its influence on postcolonial theory, academia, and public perception. Warraq asserts that Western scholarship, far from being merely imperialist propaganda, has contributed significantly to the preservation and understanding of Eastern cultures.
In Defense of Western Humanism
The book not only critiques Said’s intellectual framework but also makes a passionate case for the Enlightenment values of rational inquiry, individual liberty, and universal human rights. Warraq highlights the West’s contributions to science, secularism, and the study of other civilizations—often by scholars who acted out of genuine curiosity and admiration.
Scholarly, Provocative, and Uncompromising
Rich in historical detail and unapologetically polemical, Defending the West is both a cultural defense and an intellectual manifesto. It appeals to readers interested in history, philosophy, comparative civilization, and the ongoing debates around decolonization and cultural relativism.
Genre: Non-Fiction > Faith, Beliefs & Philosophy
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