Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern
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"Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern" is a non-fiction book by political philosopher John Gray that argues Islamist terrorism is a distinctly modern phenomenon rooted in Western ideas rather than a throwback to medievalism.
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Target entity: Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern Context triple: [John Gray, notableWork, Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern]
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The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State
"The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State" is a nonfiction book by journalist Lawrence Wright that collects and expands his reporting on the rise of modern jihadist movements and U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the post-9/11 era.
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War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response
"War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response" is a non-fiction book by Dilip Hiro that analyzes the historical roots, evolution, and worldwide repercussions of Islamist terrorism and the international efforts to combat it.
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C.
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism is a non-fiction book that analyzes the historical roots, political dynamics, and global impact of modern Islamic fundamentalist movements.
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al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers
Al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers is the former name of the jihadist militant group better known as al-Qaeda in Iraq, which later evolved into the organization now called ISIS.
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All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror
"All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror" is a historical nonfiction book that examines the 1953 CIA-backed overthrow of Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and its long-term consequences for U.S.–Middle East relations.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern Target entity description: "Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern" is a non-fiction book by political philosopher John Gray that argues Islamist terrorism is a distinctly modern phenomenon rooted in Western ideas rather than a throwback to medievalism.
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A.
The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State
"The Terror Years: From al-Qaeda to the Islamic State" is a nonfiction book by journalist Lawrence Wright that collects and expands his reporting on the rise of modern jihadist movements and U.S. counterterrorism efforts in the post-9/11 era.
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B.
War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response
"War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response" is a non-fiction book by Dilip Hiro that analyzes the historical roots, evolution, and worldwide repercussions of Islamist terrorism and the international efforts to combat it.
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C.
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism
Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism is a non-fiction book that analyzes the historical roots, political dynamics, and global impact of modern Islamic fundamentalist movements.
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D.
al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers
Al-Qaida in the Land of the Two Rivers is the former name of the jihadist militant group better known as al-Qaeda in Iraq, which later evolved into the organization now called ISIS.
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E.
All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror
"All the Shah’s Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror" is a historical nonfiction book that examines the 1953 CIA-backed overthrow of Iran’s Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and its long-term consequences for U.S.–Middle East relations.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ |
| argues |
modern revolutionary ideologies influence contemporary jihadism
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modern technologies and global networks are integral to Al-Qaeda ⓘ |
| author | John Gray ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticizesView |
interpretation of Al-Qaeda as an atavistic medieval movement
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interpretation of Islamist terrorism as purely religious ⓘ |
| discussesConcept |
nihilism
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secular political ideologies ⓘ terrorism ⓘ utopianism ⓘ |
| focusesOnOrganization |
al-Qaeda
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surface form:
Al-Qaeda
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| genre |
political non-fiction
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political philosophy ⓘ |
| hasPhilosophicalPerspective |
critique of Enlightenment rationalism
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critique of liberal optimism ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Islamist terrorism
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Western political ideas ⓘ modernity ⓘ political violence ⓘ |
| mainThesis |
Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Al-Qaeda is shaped by Western revolutionary and utopian ideas
Islamist terrorism is a distinctly modern phenomenon ⓘ Islamist terrorism is not a medieval throwback ⓘ modernity produces new forms of nihilistic violence ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition | political realism ⓘ |
| positionOnAlQaeda |
Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Al-Qaeda is a product of modernity rather than pre-modern Islam
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| positionOnMedievalism | describes the view of Al-Qaeda as medieval as misleading ⓘ |
| positionOnModernity | modernity is associated with utopian projects and totalizing ideologies ⓘ |
| positionOnWesternIdeas | Islamist terrorism draws on Western revolutionary and totalitarian traditions ⓘ |
| relatedToEvent | September 11 attacks ⓘ |
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Subject: Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern Description of subject: "Al Qaeda and What It Means to Be Modern" is a non-fiction book by political philosopher John Gray that argues Islamist terrorism is a distinctly modern phenomenon rooted in Western ideas rather than a throwback to medievalism.
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