hamed akbari
Abstract
An Iranian Muslim scientist and philosopher named Abu Reyhan-e-Biruni, is one of the most important and impressive thinkers during the 4th century of the Islamic history. This essay seeks to understand Bironi’s approach to justice. Therefore, there is an attempt to address three questions about ...
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An Iranian Muslim scientist and philosopher named Abu Reyhan-e-Biruni, is one of the most important and impressive thinkers during the 4th century of the Islamic history. This essay seeks to understand Bironi’s approach to justice. Therefore, there is an attempt to address three questions about the issue; first definition of justice according to Biruni, second, the way of distinguishing justice, and third, the process of institutionalizing justice in society. In doing so, three books written by Biruni named “Fi Tahghigh Malolhend”, “Asaar-o-lbaghiyah An Ghoroun-e-lkhaliyah” and “Aljamaher Fi Marefatel Javaher” were focused on, in order to his views on justice be perceived. After investigating the existing relevant data, we found that Biruni believes that justice is analogous to the concept of appropriateness. According to Biruni, in order to recognize justice in society, one needs to consider cultural and social values in society. In addition, Biruni believes that justice is not stable in society, thus a righteous king must protect it.
