The Radical Need of a Critical Language
On Radical Islam
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5116477 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Susanna Olsson (0000-0002-4855-389X, Stockholm University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 225 |
| Publication date | 2021-03-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Religions (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2077-1444 • E-ISSN: 2077-1444 |
| Publisher | MDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT) |
| DOI | 10.3390/rel12040225 |
| OpenAlex | W3137081862 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 8 |
This article is concerned with the academic use and definitions of terms such as "radical" and "extreme" as well as "Islam" and "Muslim(s)". Some scholars hold that such terms ought to be avoided, but the author argues to the contrary. The article probes into effects that our usage of such terms may have in society at large. As scholars of religion, we need to keep the relational aspects of our terminology in mind, and the author argues that a clear benchmark is necessary when using a value-laden terminology. That would make it possible to avoid an apologetic or uncritical stance toward the object of study, which is part of being a critical, analytical, as well as responsible scholar
Epistemology · Islam · Linguistics · Sociology · Terminology · Theology · Computer Science · Islamic Studies and History · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Philosophy · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
| Unique citing works | 4 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2025 (5) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |