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Saeedi M. Checking the Compatibility of Fundamental Propositions of Sociology with Religion-Islam. فصلنامه تحقیقات بنیادین علوم انسانی 2017; 3 (3) :139-165
URL: http://frh.sccsr.ac.ir/article-1-72-en.html

Abstract
In the discussion of Islamic science, if deriving fundamental propositions of a scientific discipline from Islamic sources is the criterion for it to be Islamic, the extent of compatibility of its fundamental propositions with Islamic worldview will be the criterion for its empathy with Islam. Some epistemological reasons indicate that testing the possibility of a more empathetic sociology with Islam is much easier and more useful than establishing a new efficient one, accepted by all. In this essay, I search important philosophical and methodological discussions in order to study and derive fundamental propositions and general assumptions in the contemporary sociology. Moreover, according to my goal, the criterion for Islamic worldview is prevalent perception among contemporary religious experts in our society. This study indicates that the general epistemological and methodological   assumptions of contemporary sociology are not incompatible with the prevalent Islamic thought. Then, we have two easier ways: 1) Establishing Islamic sociology-if we consider it possible- by taking inspiration from the derived propositions, and inferring their content from Islamic sources, 2) Developing theories with close Islamic assumptions, on the basis of foundations of contemporary sociology.