Science is not a Synonym of Reason
17:09
5 Jun 2014
History of Science
Hamza Tzortzis
Hamza Tzortzis, in this lecture apparently for primary for Muslims, discusses the scientific method and compares it with moral truths.
This video is clipped from a longer lecture (date/place unknown) that is also on the same user’s YouTube feed.
Evaluation:
What little material on Islam is included here generally conforms with contemporary mainstream understandings.
Tztortzis is correct that “rational” is not the same as “scientific”. However, his approach seems intent on representing “science” (which he does not define) as inherently less than logical argumentation, the methodology he is employing. The scientific method only examines the physical; for metaphysical, intuitive or other kinds of knowledge systems, the scientific method will be of less use.
The historical material here is accepted by scholars.
About Hamza Tzortzis
Hamza Tzortzis is of Greek origin, though he was born and raised in London, England. Raised in Hackney, a rougher part of London, Tzortzis became involved in gang life and never finished a university degree after a plagiarism scandal. Following his difficulties in academics, he pursued project management in the business field; however, after a few encounters with Muslim friends, Tzortzis became more and more interested in Islam.
Tzortzis is now well known for delivering controversial lectures, workshops, and courses at various universities across the world on Islamic thought, in addition to participating in various debates where he uses philosophy to defend Islam. His interests lie around Islam, politics, and philosophy. Tzortzis is in charge of the Islamic Education and Research Academy’s (iERA) research team, and is also an instructor for AlKauthar Institute, a proselytizing organization.
As of 2015, Tzortzis is active on social media networks, operating public Facebook and Twitter pages, each with thousands of followers. His personal website also hosts his collection of research, debates, and lectures.
Selected Bibliography:
The Deen Show: Hamza Andreas Tzortzis. Perf. Eddie Redzovic. The Religion of Islam. Clip from The Deen Show, n.d. Accessed 24 May 2015.
“Hamza Andreas Tzortzis.” Hamza Andreas Tzortzis RSS. N.p., n.d. Accessed 24 May 2015.
“Hamza Tzortzis.” AlKauthar Institute. AlKauthar Institute, n.d. Accessed 24 May 2015.
Tzortzis, Hamza. “Hamza Andreas Tzortzis.” Facebook. N.p., n.d. Accessed 24 May 2015.
Tzortzis, Hamza. Twitter. N.p., n.d. Accessed 24 May 2015.