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PHILOSOPHICAL VALUES IN NUMBER THEORY OF IKHWĀN AL-ṢAFĀ'

Jurnal Ilmiah Islam Futura · Vol. 24 No. 2 (2024) · pp. 436–452

DOI
10.22373/jiif.v24i2.20960
ISSN
2407-7542, 1412-1190
Published
2024-08-04
Publisher
Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry
Language
eng

Abstract

In mathematics, especially Arithmetic, there is a theory of numbers that can represent philosophical values. Mathematics is often presented with materialist values without deep meaning. One group of classical philosophers with mathematical thoughts, especially number theory, which explains the number material itself and relates it to meaningful philosophical values, is Ikhwān al-Ṣafā'. This research aims to reveal the philosophical values contained in the thought of the number. Using a qualitative research method based on a literature study approach, the researcher specifically examines the phenomenal book Rasā'il Ikhwān al-Ṣafā' as a primary source as well as other relevant references as secondary sources. The study found that in the number theory of Ikhwān al-Ṣafā', there are philosophical values such as monotheism described by the characteristics of the number one and the value of creation described by the sequence of the number ladder. This research initiates a discourse on the philosophy of numbers that previously has never been studied for it will serve as a pioneer for further research.

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  • Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta
  • Universitas Halu Oleo
  • Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji
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Ahmad FurqonAffiliation unknown1
Yamin YaddiAffiliation unknown1
Ade MasturiSyarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta1
Nasrudin NasrudinAffiliation unknown1
RAHMANPIU RAHMANPIUAffiliation unknown1
Eva HerikUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Waode SuarniAffiliation unknown1
Hasbuddin HasbuddinAffiliation unknown1
Nur AsniAffiliation unknown1
HamrullahAffiliation unknown1
Amanus Khalifah Fil’ardy YunusAffiliation unknown1
Abdul Wahid JamaluddinAffiliation unknown1
Wa Ode Santa MonicaAffiliation unknown1
Nining PurwasihAffiliation unknown1
Diah PermataAffiliation unknown1
Herman H. SinagaAffiliation unknown1
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Razzan Fadillah SyafaAffiliation unknown1
Syahid Abdul HaqAffiliation unknown1
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Kharisma Bilqis ZaqiAffiliation unknown1
Elvin Thoo KhailunAffiliation unknown1
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Ery IswaryAffiliation unknown1
Lukman LukmanAffiliation unknown1
Hendra KurniawanUniversitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji1
Fuad RamlyAffiliation unknown1
Juwaini JuwainiAffiliation unknown1
Cut Siska SafiraAffiliation unknown1
Khairil FazalAffiliation unknown1

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