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Synopsis :
This course is designed
to introduce students to the philosophy
of knowledge which covers discussion concerning the definition of knowledge,
its concept, theory, the history of knowledge, knowledge culture and
transmission of knowledge from the
Islamic civilization to the West. The focus will also be given on the discussion
about science, its concept, its historical development, cosmology, the Islamic
view pertaining to the learning of science, the methodology of Islamic science
as well as the comparison between the Islamic Science and the modern science. The coverage also
includes the discussion about technology, its concept, its historical
development, possible solutions to the issues on technology and the relation between technology and religion.
In addition, it also discusses about the man in terms of concept, theory and
the process of creation which encompasses the stages of life, the role of man,
ethics and the purpose underlying the creation of man. | ||||
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This topic provides an introduction to the concept and philosophy of knowledge according to Muslim and Western scholars, its classification as well as the ontological, epistemological and axiological aspects of knowledge.It explains about the history of knowledge and philosophy in the civilization of mankind; the knowledge culture and its practical application.
TRANSMISSION OF KNOWLEDGE
This topic includes discussion on the transmission of knowledge from the Islamic Civilization to the West, its historical background and the impact of knowledge transmission to the European people.
SCIENCE
This topic focuses on the concept of science, the difference between philosophy and science, the classification of sciences and the historical development of science
LEARNING SCIENCE: AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE
This topic provides the discussion on the Islamic Scientific Methods and the characteristics of the Islamic scientific methods.
TECHNOLOGY
In this topic, we will discuss on the concept of technology, the Islamic perspective of technology, the concept of technology, its historical development; and basic principles of Islamic science & technology
ISSUES ON SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY: POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
This topic will discuss on the issues on science and technology, the conflict between religion and modern science, and the needs of modern science and technology to the religion
1. THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ISLAMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ISLAMIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY