Developing the ethical foundations of Islamic economics: benefitting from Toshihiko Izutsu

Haneef, Mohamed Aslam and Furqani, Hafas (2009) Developing the ethical foundations of Islamic economics: benefitting from Toshihiko Izutsu. Intellectual Discourse, 17 (2). pp. 173-199. ISSN 0128-4878

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Abstract

Toshihiko Izutsu (1914-1993) is among the few 20th Century scholars who attempt to derive ethical principles of Islam from the Qur´Én by applying semantic analysis of Qur´Énic terms/concepts. Can his approach contribute to the development of an Islamic science in general, and of Islamic economics in particular, especially in the endeavour to establish the ethical principles of Islamic economics? In this paper, we scrutinise Izutsu’s two works on God and Man in the Qur´an (2002) and Ethico-Religious Concepts in the Qur´an (2004 to derive relevant Islamic values from the Qur´Én that could form the ethical base of Islamic economic theories as well as policy prescriptions. In particular, the concept of man as khalÊfah-Ñabd is seen as having significant ethical implications on how economics and economic decision-making would be developed.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	541/12791
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic economics, ethics, semantic analysis, Qur´Énic weltanschauung
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP173.75 Islam and economics H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	Miss Siti Masyitah Abu Bakar
Date Deposited:	23 Dec 2011 11:45
Last Modified:	23 Dec 2011 13:10
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/12791

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