Epistemological Shifts in Contemporary Indonesian Islamic Thought: A Normative Critique of Localized Philosophical Discourses
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The evolution of contemporary Islamic thought in Indonesia has been marked by a dynamic synthesis of classical Islamic traditions, modern philosophical trends, and local cultural realities. This article critically examines the epistemological shifts within this intellectual landscape, moving beyond descriptive accounts of prominent thinkers to offer a normative critique of the underlying frameworks. The study identifies a trajectory from a traditional text-centric bayani epistemology toward a unique, localized hybrid paradigm that systematically integrates rational-theological (burhani), contextual-hermeneutical, and spiritual-intuitive (irfani) orientations. While this epistemological pluralism has been instrumental in fostering intellectual creativity and religious moderation, the analysis reveals significant normative concerns, including the risk of intellectual fragmentation and a lack of methodological systematization. Using the principles of Maqāṣid al-Sharī‘ah as a critical compass, the study evaluates the strengths of this intellectual model while also highlighting its limitations. The article concludes that the Indonesian case provides a valuable framework for understanding the potential and pitfalls of intellectual localization, arguing that the philosophical maturity of this hybrid approach depends on its capacity for rigorous, self-critical, and ethically grounded development.
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