Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) Muslim Philosopher

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http://www.muslimphilosophy.com/ik/klf.htm Ibn Khaldun is the most important figure in the field of History and Sociology in Muslim History. He is one of those shining stars that contributed so richly to the understanding of Civilization. In order for one to understand and appreciate his work, one must understand his life. He lived a life in search of stability and influence. He came from a family of scholars and politicians and he intended to live up to both expectations. He would succeed in the field of Scholarship much more so than in any other field. Ibn Khaldun's influence on the subject of history, philosophy of history, sociology, political science and education has remained paramount ever since his life. His books have been translated into many languages, both in the East and the West, and have inspired subsequent development of these sciences. For instance, Prof. Gum Ploughs and Kolosio consider Muqaddimah as superior in scholarship to Machiavelli's The Prince written a century later, as the forrner bases the diagnosis more on cultural, sociological, economic and psychological factors.His central theme in the Muqaddimat was asabiyah, strong solidarity ( organic ). What motivates history forward is asabiyah. There is a tribe or family, with a strong solidarity, a strong religious belief. They come, motivated by this ideology, and take over a Government, and lead the nation. They then apply this organic phase to history