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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Persian_literature
gptkb:philosopher |
| gptkbp:academic_advisor |
gptkb:Abdulaziz_Sachedina
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| gptkbp:alma_mater |
gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Fellow_of_the_British_Academy
Honorary Doctorate from the University of Edinburgh |
| gptkbp:born |
July 14, 1909
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:contribution |
Public lectures on Islam
Writing for academic journals Critique of Orientalism Analysis of Islamic theology Engagement in public debates on religion Promoting understanding between Islam and the West Research on the life of Muhammad Studies on the Quran |
| gptkbp:died |
October 24, 2006
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| gptkbp:field |
Islamic studies
|
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
Philosophy of religion
Comparative religion History of ideas |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
William Montgomery Watt
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Karen_Armstrong
gptkb:John_Esposito |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Thomas_Aquinas
gptkb:David_Hume |
| gptkbp:known_for |
gptkb:Interfaith_dialogue
Historical analysis of Islam |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Encouragement of dialogue between cultures
Impact on interfaith relations Recognition in academic circles Influence on contemporary Islamic studies Promotion of peace through understanding |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:British
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| gptkbp:notable_works |
Islam and the West
Muhammad: Prophet and Statesman The Faith and Practice of Islam |
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:Author
gptkb:educators gptkb:historians |
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Edinburgh,_Scotland
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| gptkbp:spouse |
Margaret Watt
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gerhard_Bowering
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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