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Journal : Equilibrium: Jurnal Pendidikan

Persoalan Eksplorasi Sumber Daya Timah di Pulau Bangka dalam Perspektif Teori Sosial Kritis Mazhab Frankfurt Herza, Herza; Nur Faizza Tunnisa; Ramadhani, Tiara; Darmawan, Budi; Nova, Chelsea
Equilibrium: Jurnal Pendidikan Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): EQUILIBRIUM: JURNAL PENDIDIKAN
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26618/f2vyse31

Abstract

This paper focuses on analyzing the massive tin mining issue on Bangka Island through the lens of the First Generation Frankfurt School’s critical social theory, particularly the ideas of Horkheimer and Adorno concerning the consequences of instrumental or technological rationality. The study employs a qualitative approach using a literature review method, elaborated with field observations for data collection. The analysis reveals the continuing relevance of the First Generation Frankfurt School’s thought in understanding modern human problems rooted in instrumental rationality, as reflected in the large-scale exploitation of tin resources. A critical examination indicates that the root cause of this phenomenon lies in the epistemic foundation of the state’s and local elites’ approach to resource management—through PT Timah (formerly PT Kobatin)—which is characterized by what Horkheimer terms instrumental rationality and what Adorno refers to as technological rationality. This mode of reasoning prioritizes effectiveness, efficiency, and profit orientation, often at the expense of environmental integrity and human well-being. Empirical evidence of environmental degradation is evident in unreclaimed mining pits (kolong), damaged mangrove ecosystems, marine pollution leading to the loss of fishermen’s livelihoods, and a widening socio-economic gap between elites and field laborers.
Co-Authors Adelia Putri, Tantri Aimie Sulaiman Ananda, Pramudia Annisak, Fadillah Arika, Weni Aruna Asista Aswaruddin, Aswaruddin Aufa Widiana, Divina Bakhtiar, Rahmat Bakri, Zamhar Barep Prasetyo, Zanuar Br. Sinulaki, Lesa Octavia Budi Darmawan Bustami Rahman Daddy Setiawan, Ryand Darwance, Darwance Dwi Pratiwi, Sinta Eka Yusnaldi Fahferly, Helmy Faizza Tunnisa, Nur Farrah Fahdhienie Fitri Ramdhani Harahap Hadi Fitriansyah Hanis Kusumawati Rahayu Harahap, Novia Rahmadani Hari Kuncoro, Purwoko Hariro, Adha Zam Zam Henggar Jaya, Gigieh Herza, Herza Hidayati Hidayati Hutasuhut, Nazwa Icha Monika Inayah, Adien Jeffri Sinabutar, Michael Komala , Dewi Laila Hayati, Laila Lubis, Dicky Chandra Marbun, Kristin Enjelika MARIA BINTANG Matondang, Aflah Husnaini Maudi, Viranika Michael Jeffri Sinabutar Miftahul Ulum Muti'ah, Afifah Khairul Nabillah, Luthfi Qori Nasution, Novita Sari Nayezta, Amanda Ningsih, Rani Ade Nova, Chelsea Nur Faizza Tunnisa Nurbayti, Nabilah Padilah, Siti Parapat, Khoiriah Marta Pratama Saputra, Putra Purba, Atikah Zahrani Purba, Hilda Melani Purba, Olivia Rovince Putra, Bagid Adi Putri Br. Siregar, Riri Virzan Putri, Eka Meilanita Putri, Siska Elasta Rahmadani, Novia Rakeisya Maulida, Nadia Rasmawati, Rasmawati Ririn Aprilian Rizka Zulkia, Dwi Sandhika, Devraldo Saputra, Putra Pratama Sari*, Sri Adelila sari, rafiqa Sembiring, Rinawati Setiya, Aulia Setya Permana Sutisna Sinabutar, Michael Jefri SRI RAHAYU Sulaiman , Aimie Tanjung, Riska Rahman Titria Agustia Dau , Enchi Ulkhaira, Nabila Vicky F Sanjaya Wilda Afriani Zainal Fadri