Georges Tarabishi, Philosopher, Critic, Thinker ... A Civilizational Concerns Biography

Abstract

George Tarabishi was an important contemporary Arab thinker, distinguished by his critical thought and his fluid relationship with various intellectual movements. His thought and works can be summarized in the following points: First: Cultural and intellectual criticism and the necessity of rereading heritage from a critical perspective, far from sanctification. Second: Embracing secularism and modernity, defending the values of modernity.Third: Rereading Arab and Islamic heritage. Fourth: Dialogue with other intellectual movements. Fifth and finally: Translation and communication with global thought.