Society · 22 min
The Muqaddimah
By Ibn Khaldūn
This episode distills Ibn Khaldūn's groundbreaking theory on the cyclical rise and fall of civilizations, revealing the hidden forces that shape human societies.
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Society
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22 min
What it is about
Societal cycles, collective spirit, historical patterns
Who it is for
If you've ever wondered why even the most powerful groups eventually lose their cohesion, this will illuminate the underlying human dynamics at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Ibn Khaldūn, a 14th-century North African polymath, meticulously observed the political and social upheavals of his time, developing a theory of history that remains startlingly relevant for understanding the forces shaping human societies.
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