A Book Review on Knowledge, Tradition and Civilization: Essays in Honour of Professor Osman Bakar

Authors

  • Mohd Shazani Masri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33736/jbk.5546.2023

Keywords:

Keywords: Osman Bakar, Festschrift, Intellectual History, Civilization studies, Islamic thought

Abstract

Summary:

This book, a collection of essays honoring Muslim scholar-activist Osman Bakar, edited by Khairudin Aljunied, highlights Bakar's contributions to Islamic studies. Featuring renowned scholars and activists, the volume covers two main themes: "The Production and Problem of Knowledge" and "Civilizational Unity and Renewal." The book provides a comprehensive introduction to Bakar's work but omits aspects of his political thought and sacred studies. Furthermore, his activist side is not given enough attention. Despite these shortcomings, the book is a must-read for those seeking to understand Bakar's thoughts, as his ideas offer valuable insights for the study of knowledge, tradition, and civilization in the Islamic world and the region of Borneo.

References

Reference:
Aljunied, Khairudin (ed.). “Knowledge, Tradition and Civilization: Essays in Honour of Professor Osman Bakar” United Kingdom: Beacon Books and Media Ltd. 2022

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Published

2023-06-29

How to Cite

Masri, M. S. . (2023). A Book Review on Knowledge, Tradition and Civilization: Essays in Honour of Professor Osman Bakar. Journal of Borneo-Kalimantan, 9(1), 74–76. https://doi.org/10.33736/jbk.5546.2023