Science, technology and environment in Islamic culture: Basic principles and implications

The author proves that stagnation and fatalism are not a natural feature of Islamic culture. He gives an interpretation of the role of science and technology in Islam and discusses the epistemological significance of the Koran with regard to the explanation of natural phenomena and the handling of e...

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Main Author: Husaini, S. Waqar Ahmed (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Nomos-Verlagsgesellschaft 1986
In: Islamic cultural identity and scientific-technological development
Year: 1986, Pages: 69-80
Further subjects:B Islam
B Technology
B Islamische Länder / Islamische Welt Wissenschaften Technology Islam Koran Ökologie (Wissenschaft)
B Science
B Ecology
B Islamic countries
B Koran
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:The author proves that stagnation and fatalism are not a natural feature of Islamic culture. He gives an interpretation of the role of science and technology in Islam and discusses the epistemological significance of the Koran with regard to the explanation of natural phenomena and the handling of environmental problems. (DÜI-Sdt)
ISBN:3789012378
Contains:In: Islamic cultural identity and scientific-technological development