33 books
—
8 voters
Worldviews
“
Environmental stewardship requires that we use natural resources ethically so as to equally improve the welfare of society, other living organisms, and future generations126. In the Islamic worldview, the relationship between humans and nature is one of custodianship or guardianship, and not of dominance. The earth’s resources are available for humanity’s use, but these gifts come from God with certain ethical restraints. We may use the resources to meet our needs, but only in a way that does no
...more
”
― Reflections on the Origins in the Post COVID-19 World
― Reflections on the Origins in the Post COVID-19 World
“
Islamic philosophy of life prioritizes equitable distribution over efficiency. Overreliance on efficiency paralyses the equity and ethical concerns of development policy change. While Islamic principles allow freedom and liberty in lawful consumption within the moral boundaries, they induce affirmative action to promote well-being when people possess the means. In contrast, according to consumer sovereignty, as long as people can put up dollar votes for their preferences, resources will be alloc
...more
”
― Reflections on the Origins in the Post COVID-19 World
― Reflections on the Origins in the Post COVID-19 World
The word apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia, which literally means a reasoned defens…more
5 members,
last active 11 years ago
A place for Jon and David to discuss books from across the world.
2 members,
last active 10 years ago