Document Type : Special

Author

• Ahmad Hossein Sharifi

Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, Qom, Iran

Abstract

The main issue of this article is that in order to ensure descriptive studies of social harms and assign them to Islamic thought, what methodological principles and requirements are necessary? To answer this question, by dividing descriptive studies of social harms into five parts: definition, description, interpretation, explanation and prediction, attempts have been made to use the method. Inferental and relying on the principles of Islamic thought, we can express the methodological requirements of each of these sections. Avoiding limit definitions, being measured, comprehensive and influenced by defining the system of beliefs and values are the four methodological principles of definition. Truth and falseness, comprehensiveness, using combination method and clarity and impartiality are also described as four principles of methodology. Discipline, influence of insights and trends, use of endocrine methods and measurability are also interpreted as methodological requirements of the authority. Having a pluralistic view, measurability, delivery and efficiency are also principles that should be considered as explanations and finally, difficulty, uncertainty and measurability are among the rules and issues that should be considered as predicting social harms.

Keywords

• Social injuries
• Descriptive studies
• Methodology of social injuries