This episode draws a clear conceptual distinction between philosophy and theology. It argues that philosophy, in the Greek and Western tradition, begins with radical doubt, autonomous reason, and unrestricted inquiry, whereas what is often labelled “Islamic philosophy” largely operates within the fixed boundaries of revelation. Through historical examples, the discussion shows that Islamic intellectual achievements—while profound and sophisticated—are primarily theological in nature, aimed at defending and harmonising revealed truths rather than freely testing them. The episode concludes that philosophy, as an independent and critical discipline, belongs to a different intellectual lineage than revelation-bound theological systems.Keywords

#philosophy; #islamicthought; #theologyvsphilosophy;#greekphilosophy; #criticalreason; #revelationandreason; #intellectualhistory;#westernphilosophy; #kalām; #freeinquiry

The Etymology of the Word Jerusalem or Al-Qods

Where does the Term Masjid al-̕Aqsā come from?

The Root of Jewish-Hatred

Why Radical Moslems come after the Jews?

Where is the Moslem Support for Gazans?

The Stolen Identity: How Modern Arab Antisemitism Was Manufactured

This episode explores how modern antisemitism in the Arab world grew out of a manufactured Arab nationalism—engineered by political and religious leaders to mask economic decline, corruption, and authoritarian rule. It examines how entire national identities across the region were tied to the destruction of Israel, creating what can be called a “stolen identity.” Through historical analysis and cultural insight, the discussion unpacks the political manipulations that shaped collective consciousness for over 70 years and reveals how hostility toward Jews became a diversion from internal failures.

#ArabNationalism; #Antisemitism; #MiddleEastPolitics; #Israel; #IdentityCrisis; #Dictatorship; #Corruption; #OrientalisticsPodcast; #FalseNarratives; #JewishHistory; #ModernMiddleEast; #MediaPropaganda; #PoliticalManipulation; #StolenIdentity; #RegionalConflict; #HistoryNarratives; #ArabLeaders; #SocioPoliticalCrisis; #Zionism; #CriticalThinking

Were are Hamas’ Military Bases in Gaza? This a fair question!

The so-called Palestinian Flag in 1939 within WW II

Is Israel a Colonial State?

Is Israel a Racist State? Lets review this allegation!

Are you pro-Israel or pro-Hamas?

Are you for Israelis or for Palestinians?

Does Hamas have any Military Basis in Gaza? A Fair Question!

Does the Muslim World help Palestinians?

Israel and the Colonial Question: Myths, History, and Reality🔑 Hashtags / Keywords

#IsraelHistory; #ZionismExplained; #NotColonial; #JewishIndigeneity; #MiddleEastHistory; #AntiSemitism; #WhiteSupremacyDebunked; #InternationalLaw; #LegalSystemIsrael; #PodcastAcademia; #Orientalistics; #JewishReturn; #ColonialismDebate; #CrusadesAndConquests; #OttomanEmpire; #MuslimConquests; #ChristianConquests; #IsraelPodcast; #AcademicPodcast; #MiddleEastPolitics

💬 Summary

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most hotly debated questions of our time: Is Israel a colonial state? Step by step, we examine the evidence — the Jewish people’s indigenous connection to the land, the nature of Zionism, Israel’s legal and political structures, and its diverse society. Along the way, we tackle the recurring accusations of colonialism, criminality, and white supremacy, and we place Israel’s story in the much broader context of Christian and Muslim empires that truly practised conquest and colonisation across the Middle East and Europe. The episode argues that Israel’s trajectory is unique — not a project of empire, but the revival of an indigenous people returning to their ancestral homeland.

From Persia to Israel: A Conversation with a Pro-Palestinian

گفتگو با یک طرفدار فلسطین، بخشی از این نامه نگاری به فارسی است

Summary

This episode of Orientalistics dives into a fiery exchange between two worlds: one voice speaking from lived experience as an Iranian-born Jew standing with Israel, and another, a Persian leftist intellectual deeply committed to the Palestinian cause. Sparked by a provocative video from a well-known Israeli critic, our debate unfolds across Persian and English, exposing the raw clash between ideology and reality, conviction and experience. No filters, no easy answers — just the unvarnished tension of a conflict that refuses to fade.

Keywords

#Israel; #Palestine; #Iran; #MiddleEast; #Democracy; #Occupation; #FreedomOfSpeech; #GideonLevy; #PersianIntellectual; #ProPalestinian; #ProIsrael; #Debate; #Podcast; #Orientalistics; #Dialogue; #PoliticalPhilosophy; #Justice; #Conflict; #Identity

IS ISRAEL A COLONIAL ENTITY?

1. Is Israel truly a colonial state?

Many argue that Zionism is just another form of colonialism. But does Israel’s history actually fit the definition of colonialism?

2. Are the Jewish people indigenous to the land of Israel, or not?

The answer to this question lies at the heart of the debate over legitimacy.

3. Does Zionism amount to settler colonialism?

Or is it something fundamentally different — a movement of national liberation?

This claim appears often in activist circles. But does it survive contact with Israel’s demographics and history?

Judea, Samaria, West Bank: A Land of Many Names

In this episode of Orientalistics, we journey through the deep history of the land once called Judea and Samaria—today widely known as the West Bank. From Neanderthals and Canaanites to Israelites, Babylonians, Romans, Ottomans, and modern powers, this land has been a crossroads of civilizations. We explore how names like “Judea and Samaria” arose from ancient kingdoms, how the Romans renamed it “Syria Palaestina,” and how in the 20th century the geopolitical term “West Bank” emerged under Jordanian rule. We also discuss Israel’s reintroduction of the biblical names after 1967 and how each term reflects political, cultural, and historical identities. The episode highlights not just the shifting borders and rulers, but the layers of human life and meaning that give this land its unique resonance

Keywords

#JudeaAndSamaria; #WestBank; #HistoryOfPalestine; #BiblicalHistory; #Canaanites; #Israelites; #AncientNearEast; #BabylonianExile; #AssyrianEmpire; #RomanEmpire; #SyriaPalaestina; #OttomanEmpire; #BritishMandate; #JordanAnnexation; #SixDayWar; #OsloAccords; #MiddleEastHistory; #OrientalisticsPodcast; #IdentityAndNaming; #Archaeology

Summary In this episode, we explore the complex political realities in Israel, touching on its democratic framework, historical background, and the tensions that shape its society. The discussion dives into the challenges, contradictions, and hopes for the nation’s political future, offering both historical context and thought-provoking analysis. Listeners are encouraged to share their perspectives, experiences, and questions to keep the conversation going.

Keywords#MiddleEastPolitics; #Israel; #Democracy; #PodcastDiscussion; #PoliticalAnalysis; #MiddleEastHistory; #Geopolitics; #CurrentAffairs; #PodcastEpisode; #IsraelDemocracy; #PoliticalDebate; #PodcastCommunity; #MiddleEastConflict; #GlobalPolitics; #Israel; #MuslimsInIsrael ; #ArabsinIsrel