Glad we were able to publish this part before the weekend - Hope you enjoy it! Series link: ruclips.net/p/PL6wZrAjRwk7f1FiZBiaLKPHdF21a47KIY Edit: Chapters 25 and 26 were moved to Part 5 for consistency. **Disclaimer: AI tools have been used to assist in the translation and production of this Audiobook. We appreciate your help and feedback to improve the process. Original Arabic text: ar.wikisource.org/wiki/مقدمة_ابن_خلدون
1:38:00 Chapter 24 is poorly written or poorly translated. Ibn Khaldun did not despise intelligent and clever rulers because they are smarter than most men but because the arrogance that intellect and cunning inspire in their hearts towards everyone else, then they start seeing shadows and enemies everywhere which will necessarily drive them to look down upon his subjects slowly distancing himself from everyone else becoming mad kings in old age like many in history. This is not necessarily associated with intelligence, arrogance is a trait associated with stupidity just as much. Dunning Kruger effect for a reference.. Therefore he means rulers should also be gentle and approachable (but not naïve) because that would make them more just. 1:00:00 is the real summary of the whole part Best part by far and thanks Chillbooks!
Thank you for the in-depth analysis Hosam. After further review, the translation is accurate, the original text says: “واعلم أنّه قلّما تكون ملكة الرّفق في من يكون يقظا شديد الذّكاء من النّاس وأكثر ما يوجد الرّفق في الغفّل والمتغفّل وأقلّ ما يكون في اليقظ لأنّه يكلّف الرّعيّة فوق طاقتهم لنفوذ نظره فيما وراء مداركهم واطّلاعه على عواقب الأمور في مبادئها بالمعيّة فيهلكون لذلك قال صلّى الله عليه وسلّم «سيروا على سير أضعفكم»” But your analysis gives it more context and opens the chapter for further deliberations. So from how we see it, it’s not really about despising intelligence in the leader, it’s despising excess of it, which would make it harder for people to understand and rally behind their leader.
@@Chillbooks It is definitely opened to many interpretations for a very interesting chapter, because it is something Machiavelli talked about in depth in his book the prince. It is important to note Ibn Khaldun met with the great conqueror Timur, served as a judge in his court and of course the man was known for his cunning abilities and enjoyed a very bloody successful military career.
We are very open to releasing background music versions with enough requests! Otherwise we understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea (or what they opt for) so we are defaulting to without music for wider inclusion.
Glad we were able to publish this part before the weekend - Hope you enjoy it!
Series link: ruclips.net/p/PL6wZrAjRwk7f1FiZBiaLKPHdF21a47KIY
Edit: Chapters 25 and 26 were moved to Part 5 for consistency.
**Disclaimer: AI tools have been used to assist in the translation and production of this Audiobook. We appreciate your help and feedback to improve the process. Original Arabic text: ar.wikisource.org/wiki/مقدمة_ابن_خلدون
You’re the best !
Love it...😊
1:38:00 Chapter 24 is poorly written or poorly translated.
Ibn Khaldun did not despise intelligent and clever rulers because they are smarter than most men but because the arrogance that intellect and cunning inspire in their hearts towards everyone else, then they start seeing shadows and enemies everywhere which will necessarily drive them to look down upon his subjects slowly distancing himself from everyone else becoming mad kings in old age like many in history.
This is not necessarily associated with intelligence, arrogance is a trait associated with stupidity just as much.
Dunning Kruger effect for a reference..
Therefore he means rulers should also be gentle and approachable (but not naïve) because that would make them more just.
1:00:00 is the real summary of the whole part
Best part by far and thanks Chillbooks!
Thank you for the in-depth analysis Hosam. After further review, the translation is accurate, the original text says: “واعلم أنّه قلّما تكون ملكة الرّفق في من يكون يقظا شديد الذّكاء من النّاس وأكثر ما يوجد الرّفق في الغفّل والمتغفّل وأقلّ ما يكون في اليقظ لأنّه يكلّف الرّعيّة فوق طاقتهم لنفوذ نظره فيما وراء مداركهم واطّلاعه على عواقب الأمور في مبادئها بالمعيّة فيهلكون لذلك قال صلّى الله عليه وسلّم «سيروا على سير أضعفكم»”
But your analysis gives it more context and opens the chapter for further deliberations.
So from how we see it, it’s not really about despising intelligence in the leader, it’s despising excess of it, which would make it harder for people to understand and rally behind their leader.
@@Chillbooks It is definitely opened to many interpretations for a very interesting chapter, because it is something Machiavelli talked about in depth in his book the prince. It is important to note Ibn Khaldun met with the great conqueror Timur, served as a judge in his court and of course the man was known for his cunning abilities and enjoyed a very bloody successful military career.
Thanks for the inspiration Hosam, we just rereleased The Prince to compliment this series
@@Chillbooks Perfect I will take a look.
@@Chillbooks Great work you're doing. Please keep it up. Thanks!
I miss the music versions alot
We are very open to releasing background music versions with enough requests! Otherwise we understand that it's not everyone's cup of tea (or what they opt for) so we are defaulting to without music for wider inclusion.