Islamic Politics Research

Islamic Politics Research

The Islamic Model of Cognitive Debiasing for Decision-Making in Governance from the Perspective of Nahj al-Balagha

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 PhD student in Islamic Theology, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Philosophy and Theology, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
3 Assistant Professor, Department of Shia Studies, Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, University of Qom, Qom, Iran
Abstract
Correct and timely decision-making in governance occurs when the decision-making process is implemented correctly. In the meantime, systematic mistakes and errors in the form of cognitive biases prevent making correct decisions. This research aims to answer the question of what is the Islamic model of cognitive debiasing in governance by applying the qualitative content analysis method of the foundation's data, focusing on Nahj al-Balagha. To answer the mentioned question, the author processed the data and categorized the texts. The results of the research showed that the decision-making process will be protected from cognitive biases when its causal conditions - i.e. the limits of reason - are properly taken into account and by using the strategies of "consequence measurement and experiential learning" and "learning and consequence measurement" of emotions and feelings and the influence of social influence on The amount of reason and Sharia should be adjusted so that, finally, governance is realized in sync with cognitive coherence and social salvation.
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Volume 11, Issue 23 - Serial Number 23
September 2024
Pages 43-68

  • Receive Date 04 May 2023
  • Revise Date 22 November 2023
  • Accept Date 18 November 2023