A Comparison of Ibn Miskawayh’s Ethical Concepts and Seligman’s Character Strengths: A Philosophical and Psychological Approach

Alifia Kurnia Zainiati; Jarman Arrosi

doi:10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i4.3149

Authors

Alifia Kurnia Zainiati Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo
Jarman Arrosi Universitas Darussalam Gontor, Ponorogo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i4.3149

Keywords:

Ibn Miskawayh, Justice, Martin Seligman, Character Strengths

Abstract

Ethics and morality have been subjects of profound discussion across various disciplines, including philosophy and psychology. Ibn Miskawayh proposes an ethical concept centered on the balance of the soul, whereas Martin Seligman introduces the concept of character strengths for psychological well-being. This study aims to compare Ibn Miskawayh’s ethical concepts with the character strengths developed by Martin Seligman within positive psychology. A qualitative research method employing a comparative study approach was utilized. The analysis yielded the following findings: (1) According to Ibn Miskawayh, justice is the harmonization of the soul's faculties, behaviors, and human conditions, ensuring that none exceeds or falls short of the others. (2) Ibn Miskawayh’s concept of justice also signifies balance across all aspects of life and represents a "golden mean" or middle path. (3) Ibn Miskawayh’s justice establishes a close link between the natural order and *Sharia* (Islamic law) as a standard for balance in any given matter and as a pathway to achieving well-being. (4) Meanwhile, positive psychology introduces the concept of character strengths as a means to promote psychological well-being and individual happiness. (5) According to Seligman, character strengths encompass core virtues such as courage, wisdom, and justice that are believed to foster a meaningful life.

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