The Contribution of Philosophy to the Advancement of Modern Science
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https://doi.org/10.32806/islamentary.v4i2.2657Keywords:
Axiology; Epistemology; Philosophy of Science; Modern Science; OntologyAbstract
This article discusses the history of the birth of philosophy and its contribution to the development of modern science. The discussion is motivated by the fact that the advancement of science and technology not only requires technical skills, but also a foundation of thought that explains the object of knowledge, how to obtain the truth, and the purpose of using knowledge. The writing uses a qualitative approach with the type of literature research. Data was obtained through the study of philosophy books, history of thought, and Islamic sources that have been used in the paper, then analyzed descriptively-analytically by grouping ideas based on historical developments and their philosophical functions. The results of the study show that philosophy developed from the rational tradition of ancient Greece, gained enrichment through Islamic thought in the Middle Ages, and became one of the important foundations for the formation of modern science. Its contributions include its position as the parent of science, the provider of ontological, epistemological, and axiological foundations, the formation of scientific methods, the strengthening of critical and rational attitudes, the supervision of scientific ethics, and the integration of knowledge holistically. In the context of sharia economics, a philosophical foundation is needed so that the development of science remains rational and open to testing, as well as oriented towards justice, balance, and benefit. This study emphasizes that philosophy is not just a historical heritage, but a reflective device to direct the development of modern science.
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