Potential Impact of the Principle of Simplicity on Thought (In the Context of Naturalism, Protestantism and Salafism)

Ahmet Bayındır

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Potential Impact of the Principle of Simplicity on Thought (In the Context of Naturalism, Protestantism and Salafism)

Authors:

Ahmet Bayındır

Publisher:

Trakya University

Main Topics:

Karşılaştırmalı Dini Araştırmalar | Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Rumeli İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 12, pp.178-191

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001302489

pISSN:

2564-7903

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Abstract:

 In logic and epistemology, the principle of simplicity, facilitates obtaining the right conclusion; When it comes to religious conversation, it seems open to debate how appropriate this principle is to apply here as well. The principle of simplicity means the use of basic explanations of religious thought and belief; that means a wealth or a quantitative treatment of religious phenomena rather than a qualitative one. The purpose of employing the principle of simplicity, specifically the proposition-short path, is then choosing the most reasonable initial option for guiding directions or determining facts accurately and to eliminate unnecessary elements. This includes addressing the drawbacks of this simplicity principle usually associated with Naturalism, Protestantism, and Salafist thought after identifying its place in the realm of thought, as it seems to function as a universal principle. In this way, besides finding it meaningful to eliminate unnecessary expenditures, it is obvious that it is necessary not to make sense of the existence and multiplicity of assets. Although the principle of simplicity is seen as a neutral principle, in our opinion this principle is extremely important in terms of religious thoughts, causality, method, context, wisdom, etc. And we believe that it holds the potential to facilitate the refinement of these aspects.

 In logic and epistemology, the principle of simplicity, facilitates obtaining the right conclusion; When it comes to religious conversation, it seems open to debate how appropriate this principle is to apply here as well. The principle of simplicity means the use of basic explanations of religious thought and belief; that means a wealth or a quantitative treatment of religious phenomena rather than a qualitative one. The purpose of employing the principle of simplicity, specifically the proposition-short path, is then choosing the most reasonable initial option for guiding directions or determining facts accurately and to eliminate unnecessary elements. This includes addressing the drawbacks of this simplicity principle usually associated with Naturalism, Protestantism, and Salafist thought after identifying its place in the realm of thought, as it seems to function as a universal principle. In this way, besides finding it meaningful to eliminate unnecessary expenditures, it is obvious that it is necessary not to make sense of the existence and multiplicity of assets. Although the principle of simplicity is seen as a neutral principle, in our opinion this principle is extremely important in terms of religious thoughts, causality, method, context, wisdom, etc. And we believe that it holds the potential to facilitate the refinement of these aspects.

 In logic and epistemology, the principle of simplicity, facilitates obtaining the right conclusion; When it comes to religious conversation, it seems open to debate how appropriate this principle is to apply here as well. The principle of simplicity means the use of basic explanations of religious thought and belief; that means a wealth or a quantitative treatment of religious phenomena rather than a qualitative one. The purpose of employing the principle of simplicity, specifically the proposition-short path, is then choosing the most reasonable initial option for guiding directions or determining facts accurately and to eliminate unnecessary elements. This includes addressing the drawbacks of this simplicity principle usually associated with Naturalism, Protestantism, and Salafist thought after identifying its place in the realm of thought, as it seems to function as a universal principle. In this way, besides finding it meaningful to eliminate unnecessary expenditures, it is obvious that it is necessary not to make sense of the existence and multiplicity of assets. Although the principle of simplicity is seen as a neutral principle, in our opinion this principle is extremely important in terms of religious thoughts, causality, method, context, wisdom, etc. And we believe that it holds the potential to facilitate the refinement of these aspects.

 Mantık ve epistemolojide kullanıldığında doğru sonucu elde etme hususunda kolaylık sağlayan basitlik ilkesi; dini düşünceler söz konusu olduğunda, bu ilkenin burada da işletilmesinin ne kadar yerinde olduğu konusu tartışmaya açık gibi görünüyor. Basitlik ilkesinin dini düşünce ve inancın temellendirilmesi hususunda kullanılması; bir anlamda metnin veya dini fenomenlerin niteliksel olarak değil niceliksel olarak ele alınması demektir. Basitlik ilkesinin işleme alınmasındaki amaç; önermeyi kısa yoldan sonuca götürmek veya olguyu doğru tespit etmek için makul ilk seçeneği tercih etmek ve gereksiz şeyleri ortadan kaldırmaktır. Bu çalışmada basitlik ilkesinin düşünce evrenindeki yerini tespit ettikten sonra genel geçer bir ilke gibi görülmesinin mahsurlarını özellikle Doğalcılık, Protestanlık ve Selefîci düşünce bağlamında ele almaya çalışacağız. Mantıksal açıdan gereksiz şeylerden kurtulmak, varlıktaki çeşitliliği ve çokluğu da anlamlandırmayı gerektirir. Basitlik ilkesi nötr bir ilke olmakla birlikte, bu ilkenin dini düşünceler açısından son derece önemli olan; nedensellik, usul, bağlam, hikmet, vb. safhaların elenmesi sonucuna götürebilecek bir potansiyeli taşıdığını düşünmekteyiz.

Article Details

Potential Impact of the Principle of Simplicity on Thought (In the Context of Naturalism, Protestantism and Salafism)

Authors:

Ahmet Bayındır

Publisher:

Trakya University

Main Topics:

Karşılaştırmalı Dini Araştırmalar | Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Rumeli İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 12, pp.178-191

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001302489

pISSN:

2564-7903

The Philosophy of Religion

Universal

Naturalism

Protestantism

SalafismDin Felsefesi

Tümel

Doğalcılık

Protestanlık

Seleficilik

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Ahmet Bayındır

Publisher: Trakya University

Main Topics: Karşılaştırmalı Dini Araştırmalar | Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal: Rumeli İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 12, pp.178-191

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 10/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001302489

pISSN: 2564-7903

Issues

Authors:

Ahmet Bayındır

Publisher:

Trakya University

Main Topics:

Karşılaştırmalı Dini Araştırmalar | Dini Araştırmalar (Diğer)

Journal:

Rumeli İslam Araştırmaları Dergisi Issue 12, pp.178-191

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

10/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001302489

pISSN:

2564-7903