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  • 1100 Hesburgh International Center, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, USA. emoosa@gmail.com.

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Technology is integral to Muslim bioethics, challenging techno-pessimism through compositional thinking. This approach views technology as shaping our environment and thought processes, rather than being inherently harmful.

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  • Philosophy of Technology
  • Bioethics

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  • Technology's role in Muslim moral philosophy is underexplored.
  • Contemporary Muslim bioethical thinking is deeply influenced by technology.
  • Ambivalence exists regarding technology's essentiality in Islamic ethical frameworks due to a lack of philosophical grounding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the place, role, and status of technology in Muslim moral philosophy.
  • To demonstrate technology's embeddedness in contemporary Muslim bioethical thought.
  • To advocate for compositional thinking as a framework for understanding technology's impact.

Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of early Muslim encounters with technology.
  • Philosophical argumentation for compositional thinking.
  • Critique of techno-pessimism and representational thinking.

Main Results:

  • Technology has a significant and established place in Muslim moral philosophy.
  • Compositional thinking offers a valuable alternative to dichotomous views of nature and technology.
  • A proactive approach to integrating beneficial technology in ethical frameworks is recommended.

Conclusions:

  • Technology is fundamentally intertwined with Muslim ethical and bioethical thinking.
  • Embracing compositional thinking can resolve ambivalence and foster a positive view of technology.
  • Future environments should anticipate and leverage technology's benefits within ethical considerations.