Beyond Paul Feyerabend's Epistemology: Implications of Anything Goes and Proliferation Theory in Interfaith Dialogue

The concepts proposed by Paul Feyerabend have great relevance in interfaith dialogue, especially in the era of globalization. This idea is very much needed because the flow of developments in the era of religion makes religion increasingly plural and dynamic, so the potential for conflict will be m...

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Main Authors: Thaufiq Hidayat, Shofiyullah Muzammil
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Language:Arabic
Published: Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian pada Masyarakat (P3M) Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam As-Sunnah 2025-06-01
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Online Access:https://waraqat.assunnah.ac.id/index.php/WRQ/article/view/1056
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description The concepts proposed by Paul Feyerabend have great relevance in interfaith dialogue, especially in the era of globalization. This idea is very much needed because the flow of developments in the era of religion makes religion increasingly plural and dynamic, so the potential for conflict will be more significant. Not infrequently, many worrying cases arise from differences in belief or faith. This article uses qualitative research methods with literature studies to explore the concepts of "Anything Goes" and "Proliferation Theory" by Paul Feyerabend and their implications in interfaith dialogue. Data were collected through a literature review that included books, journal articles, and other relevant academic sources. Data analysis was carried out descriptively with a content analysis approach, identifying the main themes, key concepts, and theoretical implications that support the diversity of perspectives in interfaith dialogue. This study found that both of Feyerabend's theories encourage recognizing and accepting the diversity of perspectives and interpretations in religious practice, acknowledging that no method or perspective holds absolute truth. By accepting the plurality of views, interfaith dialogue can achieve a deeper understanding of the complexity of human spirituality, enriching the exploration of universal values ​​that underlie various religious traditions. In addition, the methodological flexibility offered by these concepts allows for the inclusion of multiple perspectives and creative approaches, creating space for non-traditional approaches that can overcome the limitations of conventional methodologies and stimulate innovation in engaging in interfaith dialogue.
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Beyond Paul Feyerabend's Epistemology: Implications of Anything Goes and Proliferation Theory in Interfaith Dialogue
Waraqat: Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman
Feyerabend's Epistemology
Interfaith Dialogue
Globalization and Religion
Religious Diversity
title Beyond Paul Feyerabend's Epistemology: Implications of Anything Goes and Proliferation Theory in Interfaith Dialogue
title_full Beyond Paul Feyerabend's Epistemology: Implications of Anything Goes and Proliferation Theory in Interfaith Dialogue
title_fullStr Beyond Paul Feyerabend's Epistemology: Implications of Anything Goes and Proliferation Theory in Interfaith Dialogue
title_full_unstemmed Beyond Paul Feyerabend's Epistemology: Implications of Anything Goes and Proliferation Theory in Interfaith Dialogue
title_short Beyond Paul Feyerabend's Epistemology: Implications of Anything Goes and Proliferation Theory in Interfaith Dialogue
title_sort beyond paul feyerabend s epistemology implications of anything goes and proliferation theory in interfaith dialogue
topic Feyerabend's Epistemology
Interfaith Dialogue
Globalization and Religion
Religious Diversity
url https://waraqat.assunnah.ac.id/index.php/WRQ/article/view/1056
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