Syed Muhammad Naquib al-Attas and the Future of Metaphysical Thought: Reclaiming the Unity of Knowledge in an Age of Confusion

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 (taw?id al-?ilm) 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.