Ibn Khaldun: Universal Thought and Shared Heritage
Ibn Khaldun : pensée et patrimoine universels partagés
ابن خلدون فكر وتراث عالمي مشترك
Published on Monday, March 04, 2024
Abstract
Despite numerous studies and research on Ibn Khaldun, several aspects related to his life and thought require further exploration and analysis. Ibn Khaldun, as a symbolic historical figure, is considered a heritage that is both shared and contested by many contemporary countries that seek to "monopolize" affiliation with this figure and his intellectual contributions. This workshop, which coincides with the 692nd anniversary of Ibn Khaldun's birth, aims to contribute to deeper research on the life and thoughts of this eminent figure. Its aim is to understand how political and intellectual circles, both in the East and in the West, have received Khaldunian thought since the Middle Ages, but especially after its "rediscovery" in the contemporary era.
Announcement
Tunis, May 27-28, 2024
Argument
Despite numerous studies and research on Ibn Khaldun, several aspects related to his life and thought require further exploration and analysis. Ibn Khaldun, as a symbolic historical figure, is considered a heritage that is both shared and contested by many contemporary countries that seek to "monopolize" affiliation with this figure and his intellectual contributions. Ibn Khaldun was born on May 27, 1332, in Tunisia, where he spent his childhood and youth. He later settled in Algeria, where he wrote the first version of the Muqaddimah, and later in Morocco. He also spent some time in Spain, where his family originated, serving the Nasrid sultans in the southeastern region of Granada. He arrived in Egypt in 1382, where he held various positions under Mamluk rule, and later settled in Syria, where he met Timur. He died in Cairo on March 19, 1406.
This workshop, which coincides with the 692nd anniversary of Ibn Khaldun's birth, aims to contribute to deeper research on the life and thoughts of this eminent figure. Its aim is to understand how political and intellectual circles, both in the East and in the West, have received Khaldunian thought since the Middle Ages, but especially after its "rediscovery" in the contemporary era.
A particular focus will be placed on 'The Muqaddimah' and the work of Ibn Khaldun as shared and contested heritage. Researchers are invited to examine the challenges related to the use or instrumentalization of Ibn Khaldoun’s legacy individuals, institutions, or nations.
The keynote lecture will be presented by professors Gabriel Martinez-Gros, Pantheon-Sorbonne University.
Submission guidelines
Researchers interested in participating are invited to submit the title and abstract of their proposed presentation (up to 300 words), along with a brief biography (250 words), and include their email address.
Please send your participation proposal to the following address: contact@nadwaseminar.org
Workshop languages: Arabic, English, and French. (Spanish might be considered)
Accepted participants commit to attending both days of the workshop and submitting a ready-for-publication paper, by the end of 2024, taking into consideration the discussions and recommendations, made during and after the workshop.
The program includes a guided tour of sites related to Ibn Khaldun in the Medina of Tunis. The workshop will provide coffee breaks and lunch for both days, including a collective dinner. Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered, but recommendations can be provided to participants, and preferential rates for accommodation are available upon request.
Timeline
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Deadline for abstract submission: March 10, 2024
- Notification of accepted abstracts: March 20, 2024
- Workshop dates and venue: May 27-28, 2024, Tunis
Organizer
Nadwa Seminar: Tunis, the Mediterranean, and Beyond, in partnership with: Heritage Laboratory (Manouba University), IRMC, Cervantes Institute (Tunis), TUNISTORIC
Subjects
- Modern (Main category)
Places
- Tunis, Tunisia
Event attendance modalities
Full on-site event
Date(s)
- Sunday, March 10, 2024
Attached files
Keywords
- ibn Khaldun, pensée, patrimoine, usage
Contact(s)
- Neila Saadi
courriel : contact [at] nadwaseminar [dot] org
Reference Urls
Information source
- Neila Saadi
courriel : contact [at] nadwaseminar [dot] org
License
This announcement is licensed under the terms of Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal.
To cite this announcement
« Ibn Khaldun: Universal Thought and Shared Heritage », Call for papers, Calenda, Published on Monday, March 04, 2024, https://doi.org/10.58079/vy1w
