Eurocentrism

Rejecting the dominant Eurocentric view of world history, which narrowly and incorrectly posits a progression from the Greek and Roman classical world to Christian feudalism and the European capitalist system, Amin presents a sweeping reinterpretation that emphasises the crucial historical role played by the Arab Islamic world. Throughout the work, Amin addresses a broad set of concerns, ranging from the ideological nature of scholastic metaphysics to the meanings and shortcomings of contemporary Islamic fundamentalism.
• Amin defines and challenges the current historical, political, economic and ideological order – Eurocentrism – and asserts the significant, historical role of the Islamic world
• He addresses broad concerns, from the ideological nature of scholastic metaphysics to issues of contemporary Islamic fundamentalism
This fascinating book ranges from the spread of Hellenism with the conquest of Alexander the Great to the triumphs of imperialism and transnational capitalism of the 1980s. While essentially thoughtful and analytical, this study is quite rightly informed with outrage against European arrogance and with sympathy for the non-European victims on the periphery of the present system. This second edition contains a new introduction and concluding chapter, both of which make the author’s arguments even more compelling.