Critical Muslim 43

The pursuit of knowledge often overshadows the importance of ignorance, which has become a significant factor in global decision-making. Agnotology, the study of ignorance, is gaining importance as education and knowledge creation undergo reforms. Ignorance has proliferated in the twenty-first century, and its analysis is given its long overdue attention in this issue of Critical Muslim, exploring its role in our chaotic times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd

Knowledge is a noble pursuit, but it is not without its companion: ignorance. In a world where information abounds, from 24-hour news and social media to the Internet of Things, what we do not know can be just as significant as what we do. Agnotology, the study of ignorance, is emerging as a vital field of inquiry, poised to become increasingly important as reforms to education and knowledge creation shake the foundations of traditional disciplines.

Ignorance has surged rapidly in the early twenty-first century. Since US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld coined the term "known knowns," "unknown knowns," "known unknowns," and "unknown unknowns" in his famous memo, it has become a crucial, yet unseen, factor in global decision-making. This includes politics, business, and various complex networks, exemplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this issue, ignorance is given its long overdue analysis, and its role in our chaotic times is examined. Critical Muslim is a quarterly publication of ideas and issues showcasing groundbreaking thinking on Islam and what it means to be a Muslim in a rapidly changing, interconnected world. Each edition centers on a discrete theme, and contributions include reportage, academic analysis, cultural commentary, photography, poetry, and book reviews.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787388185