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<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) now influences not only technical systems but also social, legal, and even spiritual aspects of human life. As a result, the search for ethical frameworks that are both robust and culturally responsive has become increasingly important. One of the most prominent models is the five-principle framework proposed by Floridi and Cowls—transparency, accountability, justice, beneficence, and human dignity. While widely adopted, this model is rooted in Western liberal philosophy and may not fully align with the ethical values of other cultures, particularly Islamic traditions. This paper offers a comparative analysis between the Floridi–Cowls framework and selected ethical principles within the Islamic ethical tradition—such as <i>qisṭ</i> (equity) and <i>amāna</i> (trust)—as situated within the broader <i>maqāṣid al-sharīʿa</i> framework, which articulates the overarching normative objectives of Islamic law. Drawing on Islamic ethical and jurisprudential traditions, the study highlights a moral perspective grounded in intention, communal responsibility, and a theocentric understanding of human nature. Rather than framing these traditions in opposition, the paper seeks to foster an inclusive dialogue that explores both convergence and divergence between universal ethical principles and culturally embedded normative frameworks. In doing so, it advances a cross-cultural ethical foundation for responsible AI that integrates widely endorsed principles with the deeper normative insights of Islamic ethics, thereby enriching contemporary debates on global AI governance.</p>

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Reframing Floridi and Cowls’ AI ethics framework through Islamic moral thought

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    2026年3月2日

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  • Zeinab Rezaei

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Artificial intelligence (AI) now influences not only technical systems but also social, legal, and even spiritual aspects of human life. As a result, the search for ethical frameworks that are both robust and culturally responsive has become increasingly important. One of the most prominent models is the five-principle framework proposed by Floridi and Cowls—transparency, accountability, justice, beneficence, and human dignity. While widely adopted, this model is rooted in Western liberal philosophy and may not fully align with the ethical values of other cultures, particularly Islamic traditions. This paper offers a comparative analysis between the Floridi–Cowls framework and selected ethical principles within the Islamic ethical tradition—such as qisṭ (equity) and amāna (trust)—as situated within the broader maqāṣid al-sharīʿa framework, which articulates the overarching normative objectives of Islamic law. Drawing on Islamic ethical and jurisprudential traditions, the study highlights a moral perspective grounded in intention, communal responsibility, and a theocentric understanding of human nature. Rather than framing these traditions in opposition, the paper seeks to foster an inclusive dialogue that explores both convergence and divergence between universal ethical principles and culturally embedded normative frameworks. In doing so, it advances a cross-cultural ethical foundation for responsible AI that integrates widely endorsed principles with the deeper normative insights of Islamic ethics, thereby enriching contemporary debates on global AI governance.