Philosophy in a Time of Terror

Habermas, Jürgen; Derrida, Jacques; Borradori, Giovanna

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“…American and Western oppression of the rest of the world creates reactions that take on violent forms. Such reactions can take on a spiritual character to justify violence in the face of tyranny and injustice, which is what the German philosopher Jürgen Habermas noted in his speech on the events of 9/11 (Borradori 2003). He attributes al-Qaida's violence to political and economic factors, rejecting cultural interpretations used by writers such as Samuel Huntington.…”

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ISIS, Wahhabism and Takfir

Al-Ibrahim¹

2015

Contemporary Arab Affairs

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Much has been written about the rise and expansion of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) or ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) – hereinafter referred to interchangeably as ISIL and ISIS – since its emergence, and analyses are being published non-stop. The facile utilization of cultural interpretations to explain such phenomena, connecting the development of ISIL with Arab-Islamic culture, is common. There have been widespread attempts by some racist self-proclaimed Arab nationalists, based on ‘orientalist’ concepts, to connect it to ‘Bedouin culture’. All these analyses have neglected the existence of many other factors that contributed to the development of this group, the least significant of which was the cultural factor. Recognizing the difference between the causes of the emergence and existence of ISIS in Arab political arenas, and its practices – of which the latter can be explained by its ideological formation – is essential. This article focuses on two particular aspects that characterize ISIL: its success in annexing large geographical areas inside Iraq and Syria; and the colossal level of violence the group exercises against its enemies, and against unarmed, innocent people, far exceeding that of other armed groups in the region on many levels. It also addresses two key factors that help shed light on what instigated the emergence, expansion and even ability of this group to attract cadres and supporters from within and beyond the Arab countries.

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ISIS, Wahhabism and Takfir

Al-Ibrahim¹

2015

Contemporary Arab Affairs

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“…Habermas's position displayed clear signs of postsecular anxiety and it expressed moral panic at the sight of the horrors of the clash of civilizations, on the one hand, and the structural injustices of the global economy, on the other (Borradori, 2003). Even more problematic for Habermas and Ratzinger are the effects of contemporary biotechnological advances.…”

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Transformations of Religion and the Public Sphere

Braidotti¹,

Blaagaard²,

Graauw³

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Series Editors: Varun Uberoi, Brunel University, UK; Nasar Meer, University of Strathclyde, UK; and Tariq Modood, University of Bristol, UK The politics of identity and citizenship has assumed increasing importance as our polities have become significantly more culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse. Different types of scholars, including philosophers, sociologists, political scientists, and historians make contributions to this field and this series showcases a variety of innovative contributions to it. Focusing on a range of different countries, and utilizing the insights of different disciplines, the series helps to illuminate an increasingly controversial area of research, and titles in it will be of interest to a number of audiences including scholars, students, and other interested individuals.

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“…Indeed, the presence of incisive political analysis and intelligent diagnosis in Schmitt's writings is acknowledged by writers as diverse as Jurgen Habermas, Mario Tronti and Jacques Derrida (see also Borradori 2003). For example, Derrida writes in the Politics of Friendship :…”

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Carl Schmitt on Friendship: Polemics and Diagnostics

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2007

Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosoph

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Philosophy in a Time of Terror

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ISIS, Wahhabism and Takfir

ISIS, Wahhabism and Takfir

Transformations of Religion and the Public Sphere

Carl Schmitt on Friendship: Polemics and Diagnostics

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