“The origins of the modern West are often seen in the Enlightenment of the seventeenth and eighteenth century, but the roots of the Enlightenment can be found in habits of mind cultivated in Athens, Rome, and Jerusalem, and the institutions that grew from them.”
Quote by Ibn Warraq
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Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate's Defense of Liberal Democracy
This book delves into the author's defense of liberal democracy, offering a unique perspective from someone who has left Islam. It examines the principles and practices of liberal democracy and their relevance in the context of Western societies. more
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Ibn Warraq
Ibn Warraq is an author born in 1946. His works mainly discuss Islam, religious freedom, and Western philosophy. His real identity remains a mystery, but his works have had a wide impact in the academic and public spheres. more
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Source: Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate's Defense of Liberal Democracy
Source: Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate's Defense of Liberal Democracy
Source: Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate's Defense of Liberal Democracy
Source: Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate's Defense of Liberal Democracy
Source: Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate's Defense of Liberal Democracy
Source: Why the West is Best: A Muslim Apostate's Defense of Liberal Democracy
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