Journal of Islamic Thought and Philosophy
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): June

Foundations of Modern Science: Ancient Greek Rationality and Epistemic Transformation

Hidayati, Yusranida (Unknown)
Salminawati, Salminawati (Unknown)



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Publish Date
01 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study examines the transformation of philosophical and scientific thought in Ancient Greece. The academic concern driving this research is the limited understanding of how Greek society shifted from myth-based beliefs to a rational mindset that gave rise to philosophy and science. The study employs a qualitative method using a library research approach and descriptive-analytical analysis. The findings reveal that rational thought in Ancient Greece laid the foundation for modern scientific methods through the contributions of figures such as Thales, Heraclitus, Democritus, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. They developed rational approaches to nature, ethics, logic, and epistemology. The study also finds that this intellectual shift was influenced by the socio-political dynamics of Ancient Greece, which encouraged the pursuit of knowledge more systematically and objectively.

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JITP

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Religion Arts Humanities Social Sciences

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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 ...