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Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age

Cilt: 9 Sayı: 1 30 Haziran 2026
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Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age

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This study examines the relationship between knowledge and action in human behaviour and aims to analyse the role of the Critical Analytical Thinking (CAT) approach within a reference framework grounded in the Qur’an and the Sunnah. The main purpose of the study is to examine the inconsistency between what individuals know and what they do within the context of moral responsibility and cognitive awareness. It further explores how this inconsistency can be evaluated in relation to the pursuit of a meaningful life and sound direction. Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative approach, drawing upon conceptual and intellectual analyses documented in the relevant literature. A conceptual analysis is conducted through fundamental reflective questions aimed at understanding human behaviour. The analysis focuses on the relationship between knowledge, action, moral responsibility, and cognitive awareness. It further explores how these dimensions interact in shaping human behaviour within a theoretical framework grounded in the Qur'an and the Sunnah. The findings indicate that human behaviour is not based solely on rational knowledge; rather, meaning, values, inner orientations, and external influences are jointly determinant. It is also observed that the disconnection between knowledge and action is associated with multidimensional psychological, social, and value-based factors. The CAT approach contributes to individuals’ ability to analyse both their inner processes and external influences more consciously by integrating reflective questioning with critical analysis, thereby enabling individuals to identify inconsistencies between their knowledge, values, and behaviour. In conclusion, the study argues that consistency between what individuals know and how they live can be strengthened through an approach grounded in awareness, responsibility, and values, as these elements encourage reflective self-evaluation and ethical decision-making. It further suggests that integrating the CAT approach with the Qur'an and the Sunnah as a reference framework may contribute to a more balanced and well-oriented life by aligning critical thinking with moral guidance at both the intellectual and behavioural levels.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Critical Analytical Thinking, Knowledge–Action Consistency, Qur’an and Sunnah

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Baysal, D. (2026). Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age. APJEC - Academic Platform Journal of Education and Change, 9(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.55150/apjec.1944164
AMA
1.Baysal D. Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age. APJEC. 2026;9(1):1-16. doi:10.55150/apjec.1944164
Chicago
Baysal, Durmuş. 2026. “Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age”. APJEC - Academic Platform Journal of Education and Change 9 (1): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.55150/apjec.1944164.
EndNote
Baysal D (01 Haziran 2026) Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age. APJEC - Academic Platform Journal of Education and Change 9 1 1–16.
IEEE
[1]D. Baysal, “Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age”, APJEC, c. 9, sy 1, ss. 1–16, Haz. 2026, doi: 10.55150/apjec.1944164.
ISNAD
Baysal, Durmuş. “Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age”. APJEC - Academic Platform Journal of Education and Change 9/1 (01 Haziran 2026): 1-16. https://doi.org/10.55150/apjec.1944164.
JAMA
1.Baysal D. Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age. APJEC. 2026;9:1–16.
MLA
Baysal, Durmuş. “Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age”. APJEC - Academic Platform Journal of Education and Change, c. 9, sy 1, Haziran 2026, ss. 1-16, doi:10.55150/apjec.1944164.
Vancouver
1.Durmuş Baysal. Loss of Meaning and the Search for Direction in the Digital Age. APJEC. 01 Haziran 2026;9(1):1-16. doi:10.55150/apjec.1944164