Journal of Islamic Thought and Philosophy
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): June

Al-Farabi's Socio-Political Philosophy and Implementation Towards Democracy

Agustina, Agustina (Unknown)
Mutiullah, Mutiullah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2024

Abstract

From Greece to the contemporary era, democracy has become the main pillar of the global political system with its basic principle that power comes from the people, making democracy an ideal paradigm. As is well known, there is an impression that democracy has regressed. There are even claims that democracy is an illusion. This article aims to explain how Al-Farabi's socio-political philosophy can be integrated and applied concretely in the dynamics of democracy. The research approach uses qualitative theoretical analysis by referring to Al-Farabi's major works, especially "Al-Madina Al-Fadila." A review was conducted on contemporary journals and relevant literature. Research Findings This study identifies Al-Farabi's philosophical concepts, such as justice, moral leadership, and citizen participation, which have significant potential to shape social and political dynamics. The results provide an overview of the ethical values championed by Al-Farabi and are in line with the basic principles of democracy. The theoretical and practical implications of this research provide a strong impetus for critical reflection and constructive discussion regarding the implementation of democracy in the contemporary context.

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JITP

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Subject

Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Islamic Thought and Philosophy is a peer-reviewed journal by the Master of Aqidah and Islamic Philosophy Study Program at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya. This journal provides scientific publications for research related to the themes of Islamic thought and philosophy. Taking a broad view of ...