Islamic intellectual heritage: Philosophy as the foundation of scientific advancement

Fitriani, Namiyah and Masruri, Hadi (2025) Islamic intellectual heritage: Philosophy as the foundation of scientific advancement. Cendekia: Jurnal Mahasiswa Sosial dan Pendidikan, 1 (1). pp. 21-27. ISSN 3090-8701

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Abstract

This study examines the role of Islamic philosophy as the foundation for scientific progress in Islamic civilization, focusing on the post-translation period from al-Kindi to the golden age of Ibn Sina and al-Ghazali. The research aims to analyze how the integration of rational-philosophical thought with Islamic revelation contributed to advancements in astronomy, mathematics, and medicine, which later influenced the European Renaissance. Using a qualitative approach with library research methods, this study collects and analyzes data from books, journals, and relevant texts through descriptive analysis, including data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Islamic philosophy provided epistemological, ethical, and ontological frameworks that facilitated scientific innovation, as seen in the works of scholars such as Ibn Sina, Al-Khwarizmi, and Al-Razi. The study also highlights the influence of Islamic thought on Western scholars like Copernicus and Roger Bacon, reinforcing the interconnectedness of philosophy and empirical science in Islamic tradition. These results align with scholars like Osman Bakar and Oliver Leaman, who emphasize the autonomous development of Islamic philosophy beyond Greek influences. The implications suggest the need for a reintegration of philosophical inquiry with modern scientific research to restore a holistic approach to knowledge.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Islamic philosophy; scientific advancement; European Renaissance
Subjects:	22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies > 22040306 Islamic philoshophy 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220403 Islamic Studies > 22040307 Islamic History 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies
Divisions:	Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teaching Training > Department of Islamic Education
Depositing User:	Muhammad Hadi Masruri
Date Deposited:	17 Sep 2025 15:21

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