Science, Democracy and Islam: And Other Essays

Originally published in 1955.This group of essays concentrates on the themes of freedom and democracy. The author argues that the pursuit of scientific culture is dependent on a religious culture, of which he regards Islam as one of the finest examples.Themes discussed include: Science, Democracy and IslamThe Concept of DemocracyThe Rights of ManThe Welfare StateFreedom, Authority and ImaginationThe Study of PhilosophyEast and the Problems of EducationReflections on Gandhian Thought and Practice.