Join us for a thought-provoking symposium on "Muhammad Iqbal, John Dewey, and the Call for Reconstruction" at Istanbul Medeniyet University, North Campus. This event, taking place on May 28th, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, explores the philosophical intersections and divergences between Iqbal and Dewey’s theories, especially their approaches to the reconstruction of modern thought during the interwar period.

Reading Materials:
- The Reconstruction of Religious Thought in Islam by Muhammad Iqbal (1930)
- Reconstruction in Philosophy by John Dewey (1920)
- Additional scholarly articles and essays will be available online for preparation.

Sessions Overview:
- Session I: Examines the motivations behind philosophical reconstruction.
- Session II: Discusses the specific content that needs reconstruction.
- Session III: Focuses on the methodologies of reconstruction.

Engage with experts like Basit Bilal Koshul, Yakoob Ahmed, Sevcan Öztürk, M. Sait Özervarlı, Aref Nayed and Feyzullah Yilmaz as they delve into these rich philosophical dialogues. Be prepared by reviewing the provided readings to enrich your participation in the discussions.

Location: Central Library, Ziraat Bankasi Conference Hall, Istanbul Medeniyet University North Campus.

Contact: For more information, please email info@bildev.org.

We look forward to your attendance and contribution to these meaningful discussions.