Al-Farabi thought model
Islamic world · c. 872–950
A philosopher who conceived political philosophy, the theory of the intellect, and the virtuous city.
Perspective
A good life is upheld not by individual intellect alone but by the design of a virtuous community.
Value model
Individual agency25
Rational inquiry82
Risk awareness25
Social conformity78
Self-overcoming68
Practicality42
Language skepticism28
Decision principles
- Does it serve the virtue of the community?
- Join intellect to practice.
- Make the guiding principle clear.