An Analysis Of Cognitive Development Based On Ibnu Khaldun’s Thoughts

Abstract

Ibnu Khaldun is a great Islamic scholar in the 14th century AD. His ideas in various fields such as economy, history, politics, and education are still being referred to and cited by scholars in both the West and East. His writing entitled “Muqaddimah”is his ultimate thoughts that has been translated into various languages such as English, Spanish, German, and so on. Although Ibnu Khaldun has long gone, his thoughts on the concept of thinking and theory of human cognitive development are still relevant today. The concept covers the importance of thinking, development of human thought resources, and the levels of human cognitive development. The results of the study show that humans naturally possess an intellect that distinguishes them from animals and the theory of human cognitive development is divided into four levels namely aql tamyizi(discerning intellect), aql tajribi (experimental intellect), aql nazari(speculative intellect), and aql al mazid(additional intellect), of which,this thoughts of Ibnu Khaldun has preceded the era. In fact, the concept of thinking and the theory of human cognitive development based on Ibnu Khaldun’s thoughtsare comprehensive and in depth for the course of producing a knowledgeable and ideal person (haqiqatul insan) in human life and society.