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Kamaruzzaman Bustamam Ahmad

Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas and the Future of Metaphysical Thought

Reclaiming the Unity of Knowledge in an Age of Confusion

Kamaruzzaman Bustamam Ahmad

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Kba13 Insight
29 October 2025

Philosophy: epistemology & theory of knowledge; Sufism & Islamic mysticism

In a world torn between information overload and spiritual emptiness, Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas and the Future of Metaphysical Thought offers a luminous path toward intellectual clarity and moral renewal.

In this groundbreaking monograph, Kamaruzzaman Bustamam Ahmad revisits the towering metaphysical legacy of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas, a philosopher whose vision of the unity of knowledge (tawḥīd al-ʿilm) continues to challenge the fragmentation of the modern mind. Drawing upon Islamic metaphysics, philosophy, and post-secular discourse, Ahmad examines how al-Attas's ideas provide a coherent response to the crisis of meaning, the erosion of truth, and the loss of spiritual direction in contemporary civilization.

This is not merely a study of a thinker; it is an invitation to reclaim the sacred foundations of knowledge in an age that has lost its metaphysical center. The book speaks to scholars, philosophers, and seekers who long to reconnect intellect with revelation, reason with transcendence, and science with the spiritual order of being.

Profoundly written and intellectually graceful, this work stands as part of the KBA13 Insight Monograph Series, offering readers a journey through metaphysical reflection, spiritual imagination, and the future of Islamic thought in the post-secular world.

""To think metaphysically,"" writes Ahmad, ""is to remember the unity of existence - where knowledge is not owned, but unveiled.""

Why Readers Will Love This Book

Explores the enduring relevance of Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas's philosophy for modern times. Bridges Islamic metaphysics and Western post-secular thought with clarity and depth. Written in an elegant academic tone - accessible yet intellectually rich. Ideal for readers of philosophy, religion, and Islamic studies, and for anyone seeking meaning in an age of confusion.

By: Kamaruzzaman Bustamam Ahmad
Imprint: Kba13 Insight
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 84g
ISBN: 9798231935062
Pages: 62
Publication Date: 29 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prof. Kamaruzzaman Bustamam Ahmad, Ph.D. is an Indonesian scholar, philosopher, and author whose works explore the intersections of religion, culture, and the moral imagination of modernity. He serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia and Law at UIN Ar-Raniry, Banda Aceh, and is the founder of KBA13 Insight, a digital think tank and publishing platform dedicated to critical and interdisciplinary analysis of philosophy, geopolitics, religion, and society. Through his writings, Prof. Ahmad bridges classical Islamic thought and global intellectual traditions, inviting readers to reflect on spirituality, ethics, and the future of humanity in an age of transformation.