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The Muqaddimah

Ibn Khaldun

The Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History

Ibn Khaldun

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The Muqaddimah Essay Topics

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Analyze Ibn Khaldun’s proposed method for researching and writing history. How is it different or similar to modern methods of historiography?

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Examine Ibn Khaldun’s view of religion. How does Ibn Khaldun conceive of religion’s role in knowledge acquisition and in the forces of history and society?

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Analyze the role of gender in The Muqaddimah. What characteristics does Ibn Khaldun associate with masculinity and/or femininity? How does he see those characteristics fitting into the broader social or moral picture?

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