In this significant work, part of his larger 'Critique of the Critique of Arab Reason' project, Georges Tarabichi analyzes the historical trajectory of rationality in Islamic civilization. He challenges dominant narratives by investigating the internal philosophical and theological conflicts that, in his view, led to the 'resignation' of the Arab intellect. Tarabichi meticulously deconstructs historical texts and figures, offering a compelling counter-narrative to simplistic ideas of a golden age followed by an inexplicable decline, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of this complex history.