Dead at 31, the fragments of Indonesian diarist Ahmad Wahib’s “Pergolakan Pemikiran Islam” is a study how a world in tumult can be productive of deep contemplation. Born into an Indonesia triumphant in its revolution against Dutch colonial rule but struggling to define the new born nation in the face of its undeniable diversity, Ahmad also defines a self through a struggle about what his faith can be. Questions of individualism and a mature subjectivity arise in this week’s episode.

<p>Dead at 31, the fragments of Indonesian diarist Ahmad Wahib&rsquo;s &ldquo;Pergolakan Pemikiran Islam&rdquo; is a study how a world in tumult can be productive of deep contemplation. Born into an Indonesia triumphant in its revolution against Dutch colonial rule but struggling to define the new born nation in the face of its undeniable diversity, Ahmad also defines a self through a struggle about what his faith can be. Questions of individualism and a mature subjectivity arise in this week&rsquo;s episode.</p>

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