The Science of Umran, Conflict Resolution and Peace

Authors

  • Ejder Okumuş Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36657/ihcd.2018.33

Keywords:

Ibn Khaldun, The Science of Umran, Conflict Resolution, Peace

Abstract

It can be stated that one of the most important facts determining today's world is conflict. Of course, it is clear that there is a need for remedial approaches to conflict resolution and peace and new practices by taking advantage of this approaches. At this point, by benefiting from the data of ‘Ilmu'l-Umrân' invented by Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406), who influenced many thinkers, scholars, intellectuals and politicians till today, it may be thought that some new approaches can be brought about conflict resolution and peace in today’s world of conflict. The meanings that Ibn Khaldun puts on such concepts as umran, civilization, conflict, peace, conflict resolution, asabiya, religion, change, property, state can help in this context. In this study, the researcher tries to consider and understand contributions of Science of Umran to conflict resolution and peace approaches presented to science and mankind.

Author Biography

Ejder Okumuş, Ankara Sosyal Bilimler Üniversitesi

Published

2018-01-15

How to Cite

Okumuş, E. (2018). The Science of Umran, Conflict Resolution and Peace. Journal of Ibn Haldun Studies, 3(1), 1–30. https://doi.org/10.36657/ihcd.2018.33

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