Harun Nasution

Harun Nasution
Born(1919-09-23)September 23, 1919
DiedSeptember 18, 1998(1998-09-18) (aged 78)
CitizenshipIndonesia
Occupations
  • Scholar
  • philosopher
  • rector
Education
Alma mater
Philosophical work
EraContemporary Islamic philosophy
InstitutionsMcGill University
UIN Syarif Hidayatullah
Main interestsIslamic Modernism, Mu'tazilism

Harun Nasution (September 23, 1919 – September 18, 1998) was an Indonesian Islamic scholar and philosopher whose works and thoughts are part of Islamic thought which prioritizes rationalism, scientific and humanism principles. He was known for his advocacy and support of Mu'tazilite thought, which he saw as a potential solution to the multidimensional decline of many countries in the Muslim world. He is also known for reforming the education system at Islamic universities in Indonesia.