The collective human mind has not evolved, no matter how knowledge has developed or its form has changed, and no matter who holds the keys to that knowledge and speaks as its 'custodian'. Accusations of heresy, various forms of 'takfir' (excommunication), and the prohibition of questioning all that is 'sacred' remain the same. The logic that prevailed when the clergy held 'the truth' and the right to claim ownership of knowledge is still the same, even if its features have changed...

'The truth' has been and continues to be a dream that tantalizes the minds of thinkers, philosophers, and scientists. In the midst of the process of searching for 'the truth,' the cognitive method—which, as we will see, is always based on details—has witnessed much branching, and its divisions have increased at the expense of a unified perspective on existence and understanding reality. This is a fundamental problem among the issues we try to present through this book… (From the Introduction)

About the Author:

Maher Abou Chakra, Lebanese, born in Beirut in 1981.

• Researcher and consultant in the field of social, political, and economic studies and opinion polls.
• Works as a research consultant with several Lebanese and regional institutions and organizations.
• An activist in the struggle for social justice, equality, and human rights.

Book Details:

• Publishing House: Dar Al-Farabi for Publishing and Distribution
• Year of Publication: 2013
• Number of Pages: 328