A historical overview of the philosophical roots of the environmental crisis -- The perennial principles and the metaphysics of nature within Islam -- Metaphysics, sufism, and Islamic ethics -- The advent of scientific progressivism and the marginalization of sufism -- The perennial principles and the traditional Islamic sciences -- Nasr's critique of modern science and scientism -- Technology is not value-neutral -- Towards an Islamic science
Summary
This work examines the relevance of traditional Islamic thought and practices for a lasting solution to the current environmental crisis. The book argues that only a revival of the traditional worldview which perceives all entities of nature as signs of God can effectively respond to the crisis our planet faces
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-254) and indexes
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