Projects
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Muslim Political Ethics and Covenantal Pluralism
This project explores how Islamic ethics shaped political thought in the late Ottoman Empire, offering a historical alternative to liberal pluralism through the concept of covenantal pluralism. -
A Chapter in a Global History of Philosophy: New Perspectives on Bergsonism
This project explores the global legacy of Henri Bergson by bringing together scholars from six universities to rethink Bergsonism beyond Eurocentrism and foster cross-cultural philosophical dialogue. -
The Nature of the Quests of 17th Century Ottoman Thought and the Contributions of Yanyalı Esad
This project examined 17th-century Ottoman intellectual shifts, focusing on Yanyalı Esad Efendi’s role in bridging classical scholarship with new ideas, shedding light on early modern Islamic intellectual history.
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Islamic Law, Philosophy and Mysticism
This fellowship explored intersections of Islamic law, philosophy, and mysticism, highlighting their shared epistemologies and fostering cross-cultural dialogue at the University of Tokyo.