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What is the primary source of axiology in Islam?
What is the primary source of axiology in Islam?
Which of the following best represents the implications of Western perspectives on axiology?
Which of the following best represents the implications of Western perspectives on axiology?
According to Surah al-'Alaq, what does the verse highlight about knowledge?
According to Surah al-'Alaq, what does the verse highlight about knowledge?
What does axiology relate to in the context of Islam?
What does axiology relate to in the context of Islam?
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What is the creation of man mentioned in Surah al-'Alaq symbolically represented as?
What is the creation of man mentioned in Surah al-'Alaq symbolically represented as?
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What was a primary focus of philosophical activities in early Greek civilization?
What was a primary focus of philosophical activities in early Greek civilization?
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In which way did Asian-Chinese civilizations approach the concept of happiness?
In which way did Asian-Chinese civilizations approach the concept of happiness?
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What role did religious understanding play in early Indian civilizations?
What role did religious understanding play in early Indian civilizations?
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How did Greek philosophy differ from Asian philosophical approaches during early civilization?
How did Greek philosophy differ from Asian philosophical approaches during early civilization?
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Which outcome was commonly sought by early civilizations in both Greek and Asian contexts?
Which outcome was commonly sought by early civilizations in both Greek and Asian contexts?
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What does Surah al-A'raf: 52 emphasize about the Quran?
What does Surah al-A'raf: 52 emphasize about the Quran?
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According to Surah al-A'raf: 52, what is the Quran meant to provide?
According to Surah al-A'raf: 52, what is the Quran meant to provide?
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In Surah al-Isra’: 85, what topic do they ask about?
In Surah al-Isra’: 85, what topic do they ask about?
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What characteristic of Allah S.W.T is mentioned in Surah al-A'raf: 52?
What characteristic of Allah S.W.T is mentioned in Surah al-A'raf: 52?
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What aspect is NOT mentioned in Surah al-A'raf: 52 about the Quran?
What aspect is NOT mentioned in Surah al-A'raf: 52 about the Quran?
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What do both philosophy and religion primarily aim to achieve?
What do both philosophy and religion primarily aim to achieve?
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Which method is associated with imperial methods as opposed to rational methods?
Which method is associated with imperial methods as opposed to rational methods?
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Which aspect is NOT typically associated with the relationship between man and nature?
Which aspect is NOT typically associated with the relationship between man and nature?
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What distinguishes rational methods from speculative and not convincing approaches?
What distinguishes rational methods from speculative and not convincing approaches?
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What is a characteristic of conclusions drawn from speculative approaches?
What is a characteristic of conclusions drawn from speculative approaches?
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What does epistemology primarily focus on?
What does epistemology primarily focus on?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of epistemology?
Which of the following best describes the nature of epistemology?
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Which aspect is NOT typically associated with epistemology?
Which aspect is NOT typically associated with epistemology?
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What aspect of science does epistemology explore?
What aspect of science does epistemology explore?
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How can epistemology be defined in terms of its scope?
How can epistemology be defined in terms of its scope?
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What does ontology primarily focus on in its study?
What does ontology primarily focus on in its study?
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What is the primary meaning of the term 'epistemology'?
What is the primary meaning of the term 'epistemology'?
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Which of the following fields is not directly mentioned as part of ontology's scope of study?
Which of the following fields is not directly mentioned as part of ontology's scope of study?
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How does the content define the term 'fact' in the context of ontology?
How does the content define the term 'fact' in the context of ontology?
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Which term correctly describes the study that addresses the nature of knowledge?
Which term correctly describes the study that addresses the nature of knowledge?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Philosophy
- Philosophy is a field of research and study with its own methods, goals, foundations, and study materials.
- Philosophy draws data and study materials from various fields of scientific knowledge.
- Philosophy debates all things and exists as subjects of study.
- Focusing on problems and trying to bring all knowledge together under one method.
Similarities of Philosophy and Science
- Philosophy and science debate facts, but with different meanings.
- They are not influenced by external elements.
- Both deal with nature and humans, and even divinity.
- Science uses its own methods to find truths.
Philosophy vs. Science
- Science focuses on specialized fields of study like physics.
- Science focuses on facts and limiting them to reality.
- Science focuses on concepts.
- Science deals with specific debates about events and people.
- Science uses empirical methods.
- Philosophy focuses on general and comprehensive topics.
- Philosophy studies facts and value systems, for validity of concepts.
- Philosophy considers the debate of general and broad nature.
- Philosophy is concerned with the origin of man, and the relationship between humans and nature.
- Philosophy uses rational methods.
Relationship between Philosophy and Religion
- Philosophy and religion both aim for truth.
- Philosophy and knowledge are limited. Religion is absolute.
- True religions don't contradict truth.
- Religion is unchanging and does not speculate.
Comparison of Philosophy and Religion
- Religion is an absolute element, focused on God's creation, source of assumptions, trust, and belief in truth and dogma.
- Philosophy is an element of culture, focused on man's creation, hypothesis testing, and confidence in thought, not acknowledging religious dogma as truth.
Philosophy, Religion, and Knowledge
- Knowledge refers to ordinary daily life.
- Compiled knowledge increases into science.
- Knowledge and science deal with immediate problems. Philosophy deals with these problems holistically.
- Philosophy is speculative and inconclusive; thus, it requires religion to give absolute answers.
- Secularization of religion leads to dualism in thought.
Harmony Between Philosophy, Religion, and Science
- There is harmony amongst philosophy, religion, and science.
Types of Human Sciences
- Lightning Science - Emprical, Scan, Sensory experience, Measurements, Senses
- Science - Emprical, Positivist, Experiments, Reflection, Reasoning
- Philosophy - Logic, Logical, Reflection, Reasoning, Rational, Submissions
- Mystical - Abstract, Trancendental, Mistikal, Supralogical, Spiritual training, Inspiration, Kasyaf, Revelation
School of Philosophy
- Shared Philosophical Features -Emphasis on finding solutions to problems -Have rational and conceptual justification
- Schools of Philosophy from the table -Philosophy of Ethics and Life -Philosophy of Nature -Intellectual Philosophy
Philosophy of Ethics and Life
- Ethics, known as moral philosophy, deals with right, wrong, and aspects of human behavior.
- Early philosophy focused on people and humanity.
- Philosophical activities in Greek and Asian civilizations focused on achieving a life of happiness.
Philosophy of Tabii (Natural Philosophy)
- Western philosophy, founded by the Greeks (600 BC), focused on understanding nature and human nature.
- Philosophy examines theories about nature and its relationship with humans.
- The goal of philosophy is to understand fundamental issues related to human life using reason.
Intellectual Philosophy
- Philosophical framework and thought underlie all intellectual and scientific activities.
- Philosophy is shown as an intellectual activity for solving philosophical problems.
- The effort is shifted toward something academic.
- Philosophical issues are described with specific solutions.
- Wisdom and human life are not associated.
Map of Philosophy
- Philosophy is divided into many specific branches.
- These branches are epistemology, moral theory, value theory, social and political philosophy, and history of philosophy.
Categories of Philosophy
- Philosophy is divided into categories of Ontology, Epistemology, Axiology, Logic, Ethics, and Aesthetics.
- These categories have various branches and sub-branches.
Ontology
- Ontology comes from Greek; Onatos- tangible thing, Logos - knowledge.
- Ilm al-wujud is another name for ontology - theory of existence.
- Ontology examines the existence of facts, which exist as the actual state of things, not a temporary state
- This branch reveals the essence of existence.
Scope of Ontology Study
- Metaphysics, cosmology, Mathematics, Humanities
Epistemology
- Epistemology comes from the Greek, Episteme- knowledge, Logos- systematic knowledge.
- Epistemology explores deep and systematic thinking about science.
- It explores the foundations, goals, sources, and characteristics of science.
- It examines the source, structure, method, and validity of knowledge.
- It considers the question of possessed knowledge.
Axiology
- Axiology comes from the Greek; Axios - value, Logos - theory.
- Axiology explores values and beliefs, culture, moral concepts.
- The Islamic perspective on axiology is inspired by reason, while the Western perspective is purely subjective.
- Axiology encompasses logic, ethics, and aesthetics.
Logic
- Logic, according to a dictionary, is the knowledge of how to think healthily and convincingly.
- In Islam, logic is the science that distinguishes good and bad reasoning.
Ethics
- Ethics is a branch of knowledge that discusses what a person should do.
- It distinguishes between good and bad, pleasant and unpleasant.
Aesthetics
- Aesthetics explores the philosophy of art, how beauty is formed, and aesthetic value.
- It can be seen as the philosophy of art in Islam.
- Appreciating beauty in nature and humans shows Allah's greatness.
Islamic Philosophy
- Islamic philosophers use 'hikmah' instead of 'philosophy' and believe wisdom is above philosophy.
- Islamic philosophy is based on monotheism, and is a science adapted to Islam's principles.
Concepts of Islamic Philosophy
- Islamic philosophy is a scientific concept of life through several factors.
- The factors are the way of life, a scientific schema, and special terms.
Philosophy in the Quran and Hadith
- The Quran encourages research and understanding of the essence of truth, heavens, earth, and humans.
- In the Quran, metaphysical and supernatural concepts are found.
Philosophy in the Quran
- Branches of Philosophy within the Quran: Ontology, Cosmology, Epistemology, Axiology
Ontologi - Metafizik
- Metaphysics dominates the Quran's content about monotheism, divinity, and the supernatural.
- Discussions in the Quran distinguish Islamic metaphysics from other viewpoints like Greek and Western ones.
Technology Philosophy
- The emergence of new technologies with the Industrial Revolution greatly impacts human life.
- The impact of technology on humans needs examination.
- Technology's potential threat to human life is discussed.
Environmental Philosophy
- Environmental issues and a crisis are explored in this area.
- Meaning of nature and the relationship between humans and nature are questioned.
- Ethical responsibilities towards nature and the environment are explored.
Eastern Philosophy
- Philosophy should not only be limited to concepts of the Western axis
- Some debate over whether Eastern philosophy can be considered
- Philosophy examines the views of different communities on nature
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This quiz explores key concepts of axiology within Islam, including primary sources, Western perspectives, and the significance of knowledge as depicted in Surah al-'Alaq. Test your understanding of how these themes are interconnected and their implications for ethical and moral considerations in Islamic teachings.
