Based in London, the Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) aims to strengthen research and teaching about the heritage of Muslim societies as they have evolved over time, with specific attention to the challenges these societies face in contemporary settings. The Institute seeks to provide a unique and multifaceted approach to the study of Muslim cultures and societies by approaching the study of Muslim civilisations using a framework of world cultures, the humanities and social sciences, allowing for a wider analytical and comparative perspective. To this end, the Institute examines systems of moral and ethical thought, structures of governance and public life, artistic and creative expressions. More...
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