Kharazmi University
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Contemporary Islamic philosophy faces significant challenges across a variety of dimensions and contexts. Some of these challenges include: (1) a lack of diversity in methods, topics, issues, approaches, and theories; (2) insufficient engagement with the philosophical questions of contemporary individuals; (3) a lack of practical applicability; (4) a tendency towards abstraction without concreteness; (5) reliance on previous philosophical schools; (6) inadequate interaction with other domains of human knowledge; (7) insufficient capacity for the development of applied philosophies; (8) dependence on theological doctrines and religious ideologies; (9) a focus on theoretical innovation over exegesis; (10) limited engagement with other philosophical traditions and the adoption of their insights; and (12) a lack of self-criticism and an aversion to dogmatism. This study shows that the crisis of contemporary Islamic philosophy arises from its inability to address these foundational challenges. Specifically, it lacks sufficient breadth in topics and issues, fails to engage adequately with the philosophical inquiries of contemporary Muslims, and does not represent an objective or practical philosophy, remaining heavily reliant on past philosophical traditions. Additionally, it still suffers from an overemphasis on interpretation and commentary. There exists an illogical blending and conflation between contemporary Islamic philosophy and Islamic theology, and it lacks meaningful and essential engagement with other aspects of Muslim life and human knowledge. Furthermore, contemporary Islamic philosophy lacks a strong critical approach and does not engage in constructive dialogue with other philosophical traditions.
Keywords: contemporary Islamic philosophy, contemporary Western philosophy, applied philosophies, efficacy, Islamic theology
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Philosophy
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