Abu Bakr al-Asham

Abu Bakr al-Asham

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Abu Bakr al-Asham was a prominent 9th-century Mu'tazilite thinker and political theorist in Islamic philosophy. He is noted for his radical views on governance, particularly his assertion that if a society can manage justice independently, then the existence of a state is unnecessary. His ideas reflect an early form of skepticism towards institutional authority, positing that government could be seen as a 'necessary evil' in maintaining order and justice.

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
296,985
Power
1,215$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Indonesia 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 296,985 $1,119,000 1,215$
Totals 1 273,523,615 296,985 $1,119,000 1,215$
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Indonesia Indonesia: Abu Bakr al-Asham was a Mu'tazilah thinker who argued that if society could manage justice on its own, they would not need a state. 5

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