I enjoyed this discussion and the rigorous historical research that informs Mr. Aykol's understanding of a Judeo-Islamic tradition. I also appreciated the tension between emphasizing sameness and embracing difference as two pragmatic approaches to building peace. Perhaps the Buddhist tradition hits the middle ground between these two with its concept of interdependence -- understanding our radical dependence on and constitution by each other, even in our differences. The realization of interdependence is humbling and compels a new kind of responsibility for each other.
What a wonderful, respectful discussion among intellectuals with somewhat different worldviews (and overlapping similarities that should not be overlooked).
I enjoyed this discussion and the rigorous historical research that informs Mr. Aykol's understanding of a Judeo-Islamic tradition. I also appreciated the tension between emphasizing sameness and embracing difference as two pragmatic approaches to building peace. Perhaps the Buddhist tradition hits the middle ground between these two with its concept of interdependence -- understanding our radical dependence on and constitution by each other, even in our differences. The realization of interdependence is humbling and compels a new kind of responsibility for each other.
What a wonderful, respectful discussion among intellectuals with somewhat different worldviews (and overlapping similarities that should not be overlooked).
Very interesting thank you!