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Ibn KhaldunThe Muqaddimah: An Introduction to History
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1377A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
Analyze Ibn Khaldun’s proposed method for researching and writing history. How is it different or similar to modern methods of historiography?
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?
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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