New Explorations into the Making of Ibn Khaldun

The second half of the twentieth century saw a renewed global interest in the social thought of Ibn Khaldun, both in the Muslim world and the West. Since the writing of his famous Muqaddimah in the fourteenth century, scholars have increasingly revisited his ideas through academic studies, discussions, and conferences.

This book contributes to that ongoing revival by exploring fresh perspectives on Ibn Khaldun’s pioneering contributions to social science and intellectual thought. Each chapter sheds new light on the originality, depth, and creativity of one of history’s most influential Muslim thinkers.