Theory of Knowledge in Ibn Khaldun

In his pioneering analytical study, "Ibn Khaldun's Theory of Knowledge," Dr. Ali Al-Wardi delivers a profound and exceptional examination of the brilliant mind of the father of sociology, Abd al-Rahman ibn Khaldun. Moving far beyond traditional historical narratives, Al-Wardi dives into epistemological depths to demonstrate how Ibn Khaldun liberated himself from the shackles of rigid Aristotelian formal logic and scholastic theology, paving the way for an empirical methodology rooted in direct social observation and historical dynamics.

With his trademark eloquence and sharp analytical lens, Al-Wardi deconstructs the hidden dimensions of Ibn Khaldun’s thought, highlighting how the political turmoil and social upheavals of his era forged his cognitive awareness. The book offers brilliant, ahead-of-its-time comparisons between Khaldunian epistemology and modern Western sociological and philosophical movements. It presents Ibn Khaldun not merely as a historical figure of the past, but as a living intellectual beacon crucial for contemporary societies seeking to understand themselves.

To discover the true philosophical and cognitive roots of sociology, and to understand how an individual can rebel against dominant intellectual paradigms to build a uniquely scientific vision. This book equips you with the keys to deciphering Khaldunian methodology through Al-Wardi's engaging, critical style that demystifies complex philosophical theories.

For students of philosophy and sociology, researchers interested in epistemology and the theory of knowledge, and any reader eager to rediscover Ibn Khaldun's genius through a modern, critical lens that rejects dogmatic instruction and seeks the essence of social phenomena.