When talking about philosophers of Arab descent, most people immediately remember those who lived during the golden age of Islam, such as Al-Farabi, Al-Ghazali, and Ibn Rushd.

While these great philosophers have incited Arabs to think freely and outside of the box, - and faced the consequences of doing so - contemporary Arab philosophers are keeping the legacy alive.

"You can't do without philosophy, since everything has its hidden meaning which we must know." - Maxim Gorky



Here are six modern Arab philosophers you should know about.