A Political Theory of Muslim Democracy

Ravza Altuntaş-Çakır examines the ideals, institutions and processes that shape the development of a concrete Muslim-based democratic system - a form of democracy that recognises the centrality of religion in Muslim societies. Questioning the customary characterisations of Islam's compatibility with democracy, the book adopts a comparative political theory approach that initiates a dialogue between Muslim and Western political thought. It systematically studies debates concerning Muslim political thought, multiculturalism, secularism, the public sphere and constitutionalism, which enables an exploration of Muslim democracy through a political theory approach, rather than a theological one.

• | Author: Ravza Altuntaş-Çakır
• | Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• | Publication Date: Nov 15, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 328 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1474479537
• | ISBN-13: 9781474479530