Pacifism and Non‐Violence in Contemporary Islamic Philosophy: Mapping the Paths of Peace. By TomWoerner‐Powell, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2025. 276 pp. 120. 00 (hardcover). ISBN: 978‐1‐00‐957398‐6 | Synapse
May 29, 2026
Pacifism and Non‐Violence in Contemporary Islamic Philosophy: Mapping the Paths of Peace. By TomWoerner‐Powell, Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 2025. 276 pp. 120. 00 (hardcover). ISBN: 978‐1‐00‐957398‐6
Key Points
This work explores the integration of pacifism and non-violence within contemporary Islamic philosophy.
Literature review of existing Islamic philosophical texts
Analysis of peace-oriented ethical frameworks
Comparative study of various Islamist perspectives on non-violence
Highlights key thinkers advocating for pacifism in Islam
Identifies pathways for peace in conflict resolution
Suggests frameworks for applying non-violence in modern society