Work and Wealth–A Khaldunian Perspective

The article discussed here explores contrasting perspectives on work and capital, primarily through a comparative analysis of Ibn Khaldun’s pre-Enlightenment thought and key Western economic thinkers like Adam Smith, David Ricardo, Max Weber, and John Maynard Keynes. It argues that while Western economic theories increasingly prioritize capital accumulation and view labor as a commodity, Ibn Khaldun emphasizes work as the fundamental source of value, production, and moral order. The author asserts that the State plays a determinant role in shaping economic worldviews and argues for a re-evaluation of systems towards a more human-centered model based on Ibn Khaldun’s insights. The discussion also critiques the linear progression of Western economic thought, highlighting its underlying assumptions and historical context.

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The Bridge of Becoming: Reimagining Work and Capital through Ibn Khaldun and Western Economic Thought | (Dr. Ahmed E. Souaiaia (Author)

URL: https://islamtodayjournal.org/index.php/itj/article/view/22