Khaldun, Ibn

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Encyclopaedia of the Orient: Ibn Khaldoun - - A short biography.

Ibm Khaldun - Father of Economics - - Paper by Ibrahim M. Oweiss citing Khaldun's writings as the inspiration of modern economic theory and of Adam Smith himself.

Ibn Khaldun and Comte - Discontinuity or Progress - - Short essay that argues for including a session on Ibn Khaldun (comparing him to Comte) in a social theory syllabus.

Ibn Khaldun and Our Age - - Paper by James Kalb giving a treatment of Khaldun's philosophy of society and its applicability in the modern day.

Ibn Khaldun on the Web - - Extensive web directory and guide to the great Arab historian and philosopher of history, including articles, academic papers, online books, and web biographies.

Islamic Political Thought: Ibn Khaldun - - Paper by R. J. Kilcullen, briefly summarizing Khaldun's theories on the rise and fall of states and civilizations.

Liberal Thinkers: Abd ar-Rahman Ibn Mu-hammad Ibn Khaldun - - A short biography from the site of Liberal International.

Muslim Philosophy: Ibn Khaldun - - A history of the philospher.