Orientalists, Islamists and the Global Public Sphere

Focusing on the interplay between Islam and the West, the book challenges prevailing narratives that depict Islam as either inherently opposed to or compatible with modernity. It explores how both Western and Muslim intellectuals have shaped a shared, essentialist view of Islam through historical interactions since the nineteenth century. By analyzing key figures and their contributions, the text reveals the evolution of this discourse within a global public sphere, illustrating how complex interpretations have led to a widespread acceptance of Islam as a comprehensive system in both cultures.