Fundamentalism and fanaticism: a comparative analysis
Despite the fact that fanaticism exists in world religions, there has been a strong tendency to associate Islam with fundamentalism and fanaticism. Consequently, many scholars view the terms as almost synonymous. What exactly is fanaticism and what are some of the reasons for its occurrence? If all...
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Equinox Publishing Ltd.
2011
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