Iranian Pattern of Progress

"Scientific and Social Strategies for Achieving Justice and Ethics in Science and Technology: A Look at the Teachings of Imam Ali (AS)"

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

asghar BAYAT
ali erfanifar

master

Abstract
Main Issue: This article analyzes and examines the scientific and technological concepts in Nahj al-Balagha and explores how Imam Ali (AS) views knowledge and technology as key tools for achieving justice and social progress.
Main Question: The main research question is how Imam Ali (AS) perceives knowledge as a fundamental necessity for attaining justice and social development, and what ethical, social, and philosophical dimensions he emphasizes in this regard.
Theoretical Framework and Method: This research is conducted through a deep analysis of the sayings and sermons in Nahj al-Balagha and is based on a theoretical framework related to the philosophy of science and ethics, examining various aspects of knowledge in the thought of Imam Ali (AS).
Brief Conclusion: The research findings indicate that Imam Ali (AS) presents knowledge not only as a tool but as a fundamental necessity for achieving justice and social development, emphasizing the importance of relying on knowledge and research as two essential pillars in individual and social life. These findings can serve as a suitable basis for a better understanding of the relationship between science and religion in the modern world and can guide scientific and technological developments in Islamic societies.

Keywords

Knowledge
technology
Nahj al-Balagha
Imam Ali
ethics
social progress
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