The Role Of Reason Versus Faith In Determining Political Governance

THE ROLE OF REASON VERSUS FAITH IN DETERMINING POLITICAL GOVERNANCE
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Introduction
The debate as to whether the principles of political governance should be drawn from the religious doctrine or an alternative understanding of the given scenario, removed from the faith, surrounds a controversial debate. A close assessment suggests that the choice predominantly depends on the audience and the practices ingrained in the social norms.
Argument and Analysis
Al-Farabi’s model of political governance remains ideal for a society where conservative ideas dominate. The western idea of “chain of being” can be applied that is reluctant to dissect a nuance between physical and spiritual aspects of life. In soc...