A Critical Analysis of Character Education from the Perspectives of Ibn Sina and Ibn Miskawayh in the Modern Era

Ibrahim Hafidz; Aniqoh Ziyan; Hajra Hajra; Moh. Faizin

doi:10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i3.3575

Authors

Ibrahim Hafidz Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Aniqoh Ziyan Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Hajra Hajra Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya
Moh. Faizin Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Ampel Surabaya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31943/afkarjournal.v9i3.3575

Keywords:

Character Education, Ibn Sina, Ibn Miskawaih, Modern Era

Abstract

Character education today faces a variety of challenges triggered by technological advances, globalisation and moral decline. The thought of Ibn Sina and the ethical theories of Ibn Miskawaih are considered to remain relevant for shaping students’ character. This study aims to conduct an in-depth analysis of Ibn Sina’s concept of character education and Ibn Miskawaih’s ethical theories within the framework of contemporary education. The approach employed is a literature review using qualitative methods. The research findings reveal that Ibn Sina emphasised harmony between intellectual, spiritual, and moral aspects, whilst Ibn Miskawaih focused on self-control, wisdom, courage, and justice. These two ideas can serve as a foundation for the development of flexible character education centred on the formation of students’ ethics in the digital age.

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