ABSTRACT

This study examines the attitude of Egyptian intellectuals towards Islamic fundamentalism in Egypt. They believe that to establish an Islamic state would mean a return to the Middle Ages and that Western values do not necessarily contradict Islam. How far can they influence Egypt's future?

chapter |9 pages

Introduction

part |56 pages

Part I Fundamentalism: The Resurgence of Islam

part |85 pages

Part II Intellectuals and their Response to Islamic Fundamentalism

part |18 pages

Part III Democratic Reforms and Fundamentalism

chapter |16 pages

Epilogue