Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi Islam
Vol 24, No 2 (2023): Islamic Philosophy & Mysticism

THE WESTERN PRAGMATISM PHILOSOPHY BASED ON KALÂM JADÎD’S PERSPECTIVE

Muslih, Muhammad Kholid (Unknown)
Zarkasyi, Amal Fathullah (Unknown)
Hidayat, Muhammad Sofian (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Dec 2023

Abstract

This article examines the philosophy of Western pragmatism since pragmatism is considered to be a real threat to human civilisation. It happens because pragmatism, as a philosophy, makes empirical facts and usefulness as the basis of everything. Thus, it fosters a sceptical attitude towards everything, doing things based on certain benefits, and ignoring norms as well as religious values. This study is a literature study since it examines various sources (books and scientific articles) analysed with a socio-historical approach with Kalâm jadîd science as the basis. The study focuses on the critical analysis on the concepts of knowledge, truth, morals and religion of the philosophy of pragmatism. This study shows that the concept of the philosophy of pragmatism is extremely contrary to Islamic values and teachings. Firstly, pragmatism has its own concept of truth, where empiricism and coherence of ideas and reality determine the value of a truth. Secondly, knowledge will be considered relevant as a scientific discipline if it is able to have a direct impact on and value or benefits for human life. Thirdly, religion and morals are realised as actions done according to human will.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ululalbab

Publisher

Subject

Religion Arts Humanities

Description

ULUL ALBAB Jurnal Studi Islam (ISSN 1858-4349 and E-ISSN 2442-5249) is the journal published biannually by Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang. The journal puts emphasis on aspects related to Islamic studies, with special reference to Islamic law, Islamic education, Islamic ...