Towards Tawhidic Oceanography: An Islamic Epistemological Framework for Marine Science
Keywords:
Tawhidic Oceanography, Islamic Epistemology, Philosophy of Science, Marine Ethics, Knowledge IntegrationAbstract
Modern marine science is often shaped by a positivistic paradigm that separates scientific inquiry from ethical and spiritual values, contributing to ecological exploitation and environmental degradation. This study aims to reconstruct the epistemological foundation of oceanography through an integrative Islamic framework combining Bayani (revelation), Burhani (empirical-rational inquiry), and Irfani (spiritual-intuitive insight). Using a qualitative philosophical approach based on library research and critical-constructive analysis, this study examines the limitations of secular scientific ontology and proposes the concept of “Tawhidic Oceanography.” The findings reveal that the integration of empirical, normative, and spiritual dimensions produces a more holistic understanding of marine science, where the ocean is viewed simultaneously as an ecological system, a divine trust, and a manifestation of God’s signs. The study contributes an operational epistemological model for integrating scientific rigor, ethical responsibility, and spiritual awareness within marine research and education.
Abstrak
Ilmu kelautan modern umumnya dibangun di atas paradigma positivistik yang memisahkan penelitian ilmiah dari nilai etis dan spiritual, sehingga berkontribusi pada eksploitasi ekologis dan degradasi lingkungan laut. Penelitian ini bertujuan merekonstruksi landasan epistemologi oseanografi melalui kerangka Islam integratif yang menggabungkan Bayani (wahyu), Burhani (rasional-empiris), dan Irfani (spiritual-intuitif). Dengan pendekatan filsafat ilmu kualitatif berbasis studi pustaka dan analisis kritis-konstruktif, penelitian ini mengkaji keterbatasan ontologi sains sekuler serta menawarkan konsep “Oseanografi Tauhidik.” Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa integrasi dimensi empiris, normatif, dan spiritual menghasilkan pemahaman ilmu kelautan yang lebih holistik, di mana laut dipandang sebagai ekosistem, amanah ilahiah, sekaligus manifestasi ayat-ayat Tuhan. Penelitian ini menawarkan model epistemologis operasional yang mengintegrasikan ketelitian ilmiah, tanggung jawab etis, dan kesadaran spiritual dalam riset dan pendidikan kelautan.
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