History of Islam: Is it compatible with democracy?
Award Date
1-1-2005
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Political Science
First Committee Member
Craig Walton
Number of Pages
142
Abstract
This thesis examines the compatibility of Islam and democracy. The serious nature of the September 11, 2001 attacks prompted the United States and some international actors to embark on a "war on terrorism." U.S. foreign policy has been inadequate in its mission of diplomacy with Islam. A historical discussion focuses on the religion of Islam and the theories of democracy. The serious nature of the issue necessitates an alternative to the current U.S. foreign policy. It is advocated that the theory of deliberative democracy applied practically is the best alternative method to address a favorable synthesis of Islam linked with democracy. Ethical issues that pertain to this dilemma will be examined and recommended.
Keywords
Compatible; Democracy; History; Islam
Controlled Subject
International law; Political science
Disciplines
Higher Education
File Format
File Size
3717.12 KB
Degree Grantor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Language
English
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Repository Citation
Motschenbacher, Kristopher Jay, "History of Islam: Is it compatible with democracy?" (2005). UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations. 1788.
http://dx.doi.org/10.25669/41kp-bamv
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