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Philosophy
(3,157 words)

Introduction

In the last ten years, the discipline of philosophy has seen vibrant scholarship about gender, authority, and Qurʾānic interpretation. New lines of inquiry are transforming the academic discourse of Islam and challenging the traditions and practices of Islamic communities. However, not all scho…

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Rustomji, Nerina, “Philosophy”, in: Encyclopedia of Women & Islamic Cultures, General Editor Suad Joseph. Consulted online on 29 September 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1872-5309_ewic_COM_00015>
First published online: 2014



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