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A Framework for Understanding Asian Nations' Perspectives in Social Research: Epistemology of the South

A Framework for Understanding Asian Nations' Perspectives in Social Research: Epistemology of the South

Zain Rafique, Zulkarnain A. Hatta, Shahid Habib
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 19
ISBN13: 9781668485262|ISBN10: 1668485265|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668485279|EISBN13: 9781668485286
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8526-2.ch001
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Rafique, Zain, et al. "A Framework for Understanding Asian Nations' Perspectives in Social Research: Epistemology of the South." Reviving and Re-Writing Ethics in Social Research For Commoning the Community, edited by Jahid Siraz Chowdhury, et al., IGI Global, 2024, pp. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8526-2.ch001

APA

Rafique, Z., Hatta, Z. A., & Habib, S. (2024). A Framework for Understanding Asian Nations' Perspectives in Social Research: Epistemology of the South. In J. Chowdhury, K. Vadevelu, Z. Hatta, M. Ashraf, & A. Bhaumik (Eds.), Reviving and Re-Writing Ethics in Social Research For Commoning the Community (pp. 1-19). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8526-2.ch001

Chicago

Rafique, Zain, Zulkarnain A. Hatta, and Shahid Habib. "A Framework for Understanding Asian Nations' Perspectives in Social Research: Epistemology of the South." In Reviving and Re-Writing Ethics in Social Research For Commoning the Community, edited by Jahid Siraz Chowdhury, et al., 1-19. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2024. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-8526-2.ch001

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Abstract

This chapter delves into the Epistemology of the South, challenging Eurocentric views and advocating for the inclusion of Asian knowledge systems. It explores historical, cultural, and political influences on Asian epistemologies shaped by indigenous philosophies, colonialism, and modern challenges. The chapter emphasizes the significance of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism in shaping Asian thought and the interaction between indigenous and modern knowledge. It addresses the impact of colonialism and the necessity of acknowledging marginalized knowledge to rectify historical injustices. Highlighting case studies from Pakistan and Indonesia, the resilience and evolution of local epistemologies are showcased. The chapter concludes by promoting a community-centric approach in research, urging the integration of local perspectives and ethical collaboration with Asian communities to enrich global knowledge.

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