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Islamic Activism and Habermas’ Theory of Strategic Action
Siddiq, Akhmad
Siddiq, Akhmad
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This paper aims to analyze the case of Parade Tauhid held in Jakarta, August 16, 2015, using Habermas’ theory of strategic action. It attempts to explore the relationship between politics and religion through what Eickelmen said as “Moslem politics” in Indonesia. This places Parade Tauhid as a study case which may profoundly represent the portrait of current Islamic activism in Indonesia. As part of social action, Islamic activism provides variety of contention practiced in the name of “Islam”: ideologically, structurally, and purposely. Within his explanation of communicative action theory, Habermas acknowledges what so-called as “strategic action” which can be defined as every action oriented to success under the aspect of rational choice and assess the efficacy of influencing decisions or positions of rational opponent. In this context, Parade Tauhid is perceived to be conducted for reaching several political and theological purposes based on rational choices, although it is practiced by performing religious events.
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2016
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