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Hasan Hanafi

(1935–2021) Philosopher

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Hasan Hanafi was a philosopher.

Quick Facts About Hasan Hanafi

Born: February 23, 1935
Died: October 21, 2021
Profession: Philosopher

About Hasan Hanafi

[Wikidata] Egyptian professor and Chair of the philosophy department at Cairo University (1935–2021)... | [Wikipedia]
Hassan Hanafi was a professor and chaired the philosophy department at Cairo University. He was a leading authority on modern Islam.

Quotes by Hasan Hanafi

“Instead of Orientals being the passive objects of the Western gaze, we must study the West. The way Orientals saw it must…

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“The choice between what we take and what we leave should emerge from a vision -- "an Islamic ideology capable of giving…

Freedom

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“Revolution and religion blend very well”

Religion

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“I wish humans could live twice: once to write scholarly works, the second to dedicate to the public”

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“Why be miserable? After all, I am playing philosophy”

Philosophy

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“An Islamic ideology capable of giving Muslims freedom, social justice and of interacting with other religions, cultures and ideologies”

Freedom

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“Homelands are as sacred as God, and the will of the people is also sacred”

Patriotism

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