RT Article
T1 Colliding Epistemologies: Reflections on Nidhal Guessoum
JF Interdisciplinary journal for religion and transformation in contemporary society
VO 7
IS 2
SP 426
OP 446
A1 Lohlker, Rüdiger 1959-
A1 Wetchy, Margareta
A2 Wetchy, Margareta
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1782635580
AB Modern sciences and Islam are oftentimes perceived (or presented) as irreconcilable or even as mutually exclusive poles. In attempting to re-establish the dialogue on the topic and to find contemporary approaches that might enable one to keep personal religious beliefs while also engaging with modern sciences, this article discusses the works of contemporary physicist Nidhal Guessoum. Guessoum not only critically examines current developments in the realm of science in the Muslim world, but also provides the reader with a solution to what seems to be a problem of colliding epistemologies: reconciling the two traditions. According to Guessoum, both traditions – although using different methods – work towards advancing knowledge and should thus both be upheld and progressed. To illustrate his approach to scientific methodology and thinking, the article also provides an analysis of Guessoum’s videos on COVID-19 and thereby addresses a current topic which clearly proves the need for reliable modern science.
K1 Theistic Science
K1 Ibn Rushd
K1 Nidhal Guessoum
K1 Epistemology
K1 Islam
K1 Sciences
DO 10.30965/23642807-bja10024