Talal Asad: Thinking about Religion Belief and Politics

Talal Asad is a socio-cultural anthropologist, renowned for his contributions and research on the phenomenon of religion and secularism, and the religious revival in the Middle East. He discusses the attempts to define religion, the shifting place of “belief” in that endeavor, and some of its implications for politics.

Further Resources:

Talal Asad: Reflections on Blasphemy and Secular Criticism