The Relationship between Islamic Rationality and Social Capital Compared to Instrumental Rationality

Rationality or behavior based on reason is one of the most important attributes of individual and social human action and in this general sense, it is universal and common among human beings. Considering the cognitive, value and practical levels of rationality and explaining its reliance on ontological and epistemological foundations, reveals the difference between Islamic and instrumental rationality. On the other hand, rationality, since it organizes the behavior and social interaction of human beings, has an important role in determining the nature, realization and efficiency of social capital as one of the important factors in achieving growth and development. The study of the ratio of Islamic rationality in determining the nature, context and efficiency of social capital in comparison with the rationality of conventional economics (instrumental rationality) is important and should be considered for planning and policies to achieve the growth and development of the country. In this research, with an interdisciplinary philosophical-economic approach, while explaining what Islamic rationality is, relying on its principles and enumerating the components and dimensions of social capital, the relationship between Islamic rationality and social capital and its advantages compared to instrumental rationality are investigated. Findings show that the nature of social capital based on Islamic rationality is beyond mere objective and historical communication based on social needs and the basis of individual and collective action on Islamic rationality based on strategic principles and economic human beings can logically level Promote trust and participation and prevent the negative aspects of social capital, pave the way for its realization and greater efficiency