In the Shadow of Hourani
Thinking Islamic Ethics in the 21st Century
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14760635 |
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| Authors | Raissa A von Doetinchem de Rande (0009-0000-6492-1667, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 225-235 |
| Publication date | 2023-06-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Religious Ethics (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0384-9694 • E-ISSN: 1467-9795 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/jore.12430 |
| OpenAlex | W4376875734 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
The present article proceeds in three parts: first, I describe George F. Hourani's approach and its continued relevance in the study of Islamic ethics. Next, I demonstrate the weaknesses of Hourani's approach, particularly his commitment to mapping Islamic thought anachronistically onto a menu of “isms” derived from modern ethical theory. To highlight the urgency of reexamining Hourani's approach and influence, I also demonstrate how scholars' continued reliance upon Hourani perpetuates the limitations of his approach in the study of Islamic ethics today. Finally, I call attention to the ongoing efforts of scholars in the study of Islamic ethics to do better. I conclude that if Islamic ethics is to thrive, the field must reexamine its reliance on Hourani
Engineering ethics · Environmental ethics · Epistemology · Field (mathematics · Islam · Political science · Relevance (law · Shadow (psychology · Sociology · Theology · Education and Islamic Studies · Engineering · Islamic Studies and History · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Law · Philosophy · Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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