In this book, Omar Fakhoury addresses a fundamental issue that has long preoccupied Arab thinkers: how to achieve a true renaissance that restores the nation's glory and places it in a position of leadership among nations. The author reviews the Arabs' path throughout history, analyzing the reasons for their past renaissance and the factors that led to their decline, offering a comprehensive vision of what can be done to restore their cultural standing. The author focuses on the concept of the ultimate goal, explaining that it is a fundamental necessity for every society striving for development. Without lofty goals that motivate individuals and groups, no real progress can be achieved. He also devotes a significant section to the subject of intellectual revolutions, emphasizing that any radical change begins with a shift in ideas before being reflected in reality.
He also addresses the relationship between intellectual revolution and social change, pointing to the need to free oneself from the intellectual constraints that hinder growth and the role Arab thinkers must play in leading societies toward awareness and modernization.
This book is not merely a review of the past; rather, it is an invitation to reflect on the present and anticipate the future, through a profound analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing Arabs on their path toward renaissance.