Pancasila: Jurnal Keindonesiaan

Pancasila Perspective on the Concept of Land Ethic, Deep Ecology, Dark Ecology, and Ecofeminism

Ardi Tri Yuwono — 2026-04-01

Deforestation and oil palm expansion in Sumatra and Kalimantan through 2025 represent a multidimensional ecological crisis demanding a contextual ethical response. This issue encompasses social, economic, and cultural dimensions, leading to agrarian conflict, biodiversity loss, and high carbon emissions. This research aims to: (1) Identify convergences and dissonances between four global environmental ethics paradigms (Land Ethic, Deep Ecology, Dark Ecology, and Ecofeminism) and Pancasila values; (2) Construct a coherent framework of Pancasila-based Environmental Ethics, and; (3) Formulate policy implications for forest and plantation governance in Indonesia. Using qualitative philosophical-literature study and critical content analysis, the findings yield a synthesis grounded in four main pillars: (1) Communal-Relational, framing nature as part of a broader moral community; (2) Spiritual-Divine, affirming nature’s intrinsic value as creation; (3) Complex Network-Aware, acknowledging and managing paradoxes within global systems, and; (4) Anti-Patriarchal and Corporate Domination and Gender Justice, rejecting the dual oppression of women and nature. The framework offers a holistic normative foundation for reforming forest governance in Indonesia and beyond, emphasizing ecological justice, spirituality, global network transparency, and gender equality.

Law as Integrity in the Pancasila System: Judicial Reasoning in Hard Cases and Grey Areas

Erwin Susilo — 2026-04-02

Not all legal issues can be resolved solely based on written rules through judicial practice. The development of society is an inevitability, making legal issues increasingly complex and often resulting in gray areas, where sometimes a legal norm does not provide an explicit answer to resolve a case. Ideally, a judge's decision should not only be "based" on written rules in a textual manner, but it should also represent aspects of justice and moral coherence within the legal system. However, the Indonesian legal system, which tends to be legal-formal in style, implies that principle-based reasoning has not been fully utilized when facing ambiguous norms, leading to decisions that may lack the necessary moral and ethical considerations that are essential for justice. Indeed, various studies have discussed the concepts of "hard cases and law as integrity" proposed by Ronald Dworkin, but previous research has not attempted to examine their relevance to systems characterized by civil law, let alone to connect them with the Indonesian legal system based on Pancasila. The method used in this research is normative juridical with a conceptual and doctrinal approach. From the study that has been conducted, this research finds that principled reasoning can be used as a framework for judges' reasoning by making the values of Pancasila the moral foundation in legal interpretation. This integration then gives rise to the "Pancasila-Based Hercules Judge" model, which is a model of judicial reasoning that emphasizes norm analysis, identification of legal ambiguities, and the construction of coherent legal justifications. The gray area of law in this context becomes a space for principled and just legal reasoning.

Embedding Pancasila Values in Traditional Performance: The Role of Amaq Abir Theater in West Nusa Tenggara

Rapi Renda — 2026-04-02

This study examines the role of Amaq abir traditional theatre in communicating ethical values associated with the principles of Pancasila within the Sasak community of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Preserved by Sanggar Pustaka Budaya in Central Lombok, Amaq abir represents an important form of local cultural heritage that conveys social and moral meanings beyond its artistic function. In the context of globalization, the growing influence of global culture has raised concerns regarding cultural continuity, identity formation, and shifts in moral values. This research employs a qualitative method with an ethnographic approach to explore how Pancasila-related values are articulated through traditional performance practices. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews with performers and community members, and documentation of rehearsals and performances. The findings indicate that Amaq abir performances communicate ethical values associated with the five principles of Pancasila through narrative dialogues, symbolic masks, traditional musical accompaniment, and collective participation. Values related to religiosity, humanity, unity, deliberation, and social responsibility are expressed both within the storyline and through the social interactions surrounding the performance. These findings suggest that traditional performing arts may function as culturally embedded spaces for character education and moral reflection within community life.

Nation-Building through Civic Education: A Comparative Study of Malaysia and Indonesia

Febri Fajar Pratama — 2026-04-05

Civic education serves as a key instrument for citizenship formation, although its orientation varies across national contexts. This study comparatively analyses civic education in Malaysia and Indonesia by examining how historical experience, national identity, and socio-cultural contexts shape curriculum orientation and civic values. Using a qualitative literature-based approach, the study analyses academic articles, policy documents, curriculum guidelines, and historical sources from both countries. The findings reveal distinct developmental trajectories. In Malaysia, civic education evolved from Pendidikan Sivik to Pendidikan Sivik dan Kewarganegaraan, emphasising patriotism, ethnic harmony, and social cohesion in response to multicultural pluralism. In contrast, civic education in Indonesia is anchored in Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan, with Pancasila functioning as the ideological foundation for national identity, democratic values, and citizenship responsibilities. Overall, the study demonstrates that while both countries employ civic education for nation-building, differences in historical experience and ideological orientation lead to divergent curricular emphases and civic outcomes.

Pancasila as a Moderate Ideology: Mitigating and Navigating Identity Clashes

Muhammad Yunasri Ridhoh — 2026-04-06

This study examines the diversity and identity tensions in Indonesia and the strategic role of Pancasila as a moderate ideology in mitigating polarization and navigating plurality. As a multicultural nation, Indonesia continues to face significant challenges in managing ethnic, religious, and cultural identities, often manipulated in political and ideological contests. Using a qualitative interpretive approach through extensive literature analysis, this study concludes that the dynamics of identity conflicts are rooted not only in interpretative exclusivism and polarization but also in structural inequality. The findings indicate that identity clashes are not merely caused by differences in identity, but also by social injustice, the absence of equitable dialogical spaces, and the dominance of singular narratives that marginalize the Other. In this context, Pancasila must be positioned as a national ethos and an open value system that embraces the principle of the middle path, rejecting extremism, reaffirming social justice, and upholding unity in diversity. The study recommends strengthening transformative civic education, diversity literacy, and affirmative policy frameworks as strategic measures to mitigate and navigate identity conflicts, thereby preserving national cohesion amid intensifying global and local challenges.

Regulatory Harmonization in Healthcare Services and the Implementation of Pancasila Values in the National Health Insurance Era

Emirza Nur Wicaksono — 2026-04-06

This study aims to analyze the harmonization of healthcare legislation with Pancasila values within the context of the National Health Insurance (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional/JKN) system in Indonesia. Within the framework of the Indonesian rule of law, Pancasila functions not only as the state’s foundational ideology but also as a fundamental norm (grundnorm) that should guide all legal regulations, including those in the health sector. This research employs a normative legal method using statutory, conceptual, and philosophical approaches. The findings indicate that, at the normative level, JKN regulations have incorporated key Pancasila values such as social justice, humanity, unity, and deliberation; however, various forms of disharmony—both substantive and regulatory, as well as horizontal and vertical—remain evident. Moreover, the implementation of these regulations has not fully reflected the substantive and ideological principles of Pancasila, as shown by regulatory inconsistencies, overlapping policies, and structural constraints that indicate weak integration of core values in healthcare governance. Therefore, this study proposes a harmonization model that goes beyond technical and formal alignment by embedding Pancasila-based legal ethics through legislative review, institutional strengthening, public participation, ideological education for healthcare professionals, and independent oversight, in order to ensure that the JKN system functions effectively as an instrument of social justice and the protection of human rights.

Digital Content Surveillance and Freedom of Expression on Over The Top Platforms in Indonesia

Muhammad Faqih — 2026-04-07

The development of information technology has led to the emergence of Over The Top (OTT) platforms as new spaces for public expression. In Indonesia, the government has implemented digital content monitoring mechanisms to prevent misuse of digital media, including the spread of hoaxes, hate speech, and radicalism. However, such surveillance raises concerns regarding potential violations of the right to freedom of expression as guaranteed by the constitution and international human rights instruments. This study aims to analyze digital content surveillance in Indonesia from the perspective of State Administrative Law and to examine the balance between the state’s role as a regulator and its obligation to protect human rights, particularly freedom of expression. This research employs a normative legal approach with qualitative methods, examining legislation, legal doctrines, court decisions, and administrative practices related to digital content monitoring through statutory, conceptual, case, and comparative approaches. Data are collected through a literature study of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal sources and analyzed systematically based on principles of state administrative law and international human rights standards. The findings indicate that current monitoring policies tend to be one-sided, lack public participation, and do not provide transparent and accountable mechanisms for administrative objections. Moreover, reliance on ministerial regulations as the legal basis is considered inadequate within the hierarchy of legal norms. Therefore, digital content surveillance policies should be reformed based on legality, proportionality, transparency, accountability, and respect for democratic rule of law and citizens’ digital rights.

Actualization Pancasila Values through the Tapai Festival Tradition in Batu Bara Regency

Ira Safitri — 2026-04-08

Pancasila is the foundation of the state and a guideline for the Indonesian people. Its existence serves as a guide for behavior and activities in daily life. Therefore, every citizen must uphold the values of Pancasila in their social, national, and state life without exception. However, in reality the values of Pancasila have faded with the times due to the many problems that occur in society. Some of these problems include intolerance, indifference, moral decadence among the younger generation, a decline in the spirit of mutual cooperation, conflicts between communities, the fading of deliberative consensus, and social and economic inequality. When the values of Pancasila are not actualized in life, these problems will continue to occur and may even have a worse impact than they do today. This study aims to examine how the values of Pancasila are actualized through the tradition of the Tapai Festival in Batu Bara Regency. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The data collected are primary and secondary data. Primary data are in the form of observations and interviews. Meanwhile, secondary data are in the form of reference books, journal articles, the internet, and others. The data analysis used is the Miles and Huberman approach. The results of the study show that the implementation of the Tapai Festival tradition in Batu Bara Regency has actualized the values of Divinity, Humanity, Unity, Democracy, and Social Justice as reflected concretely in the daily lives of the people of Batu Bara.

Building Indonesia Emas 2045 with Pancasila and Eco-Maqasid Plus for a Just and Sustainable Civilization

Yepri Endika — 2026-04-09

The vision of Indonesia Emas 2045 is not merely an economic growth target but a civilizational agenda that requires a transformation of development values and ethics. This article aims to formulate a philosophical strategic framework based on the integration of Pancasila values and Eco-Maqasid Plus (+) principles as an ethical foundation for policies toward a just and sustainable future. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive analytical method through a conceptual review. Data analysis was conducted using a hermeneutic philosophical approach across three coherent interpretative stages: ontological, epistemological, and axiological. The findings demonstrate that the integration of Pancasila and Eco-Maqasid+ serves as a tool to deconstruct the failures of materialistic development by offering a Theo-Ecocentrism paradigm. This framework functions as an ethical compass in addressing digital disruption and ecological crises by strengthening digital ethics and fostering an inclusive and sustainable Green Economy. Moreover, the younger generation particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha, are positioned as key actors in sustaining this civilizational vision through digital ethics, ecological awareness and value-based leadership. As a recommendation, this study proposes the integration of Eco-Maqasid+ parameters into national development performance indicators to ensure that investment policies align with environmental carrying capacity and human dignity. With the spirit of Pancasila and an ecological breath, Indonesia Emas 2045 is expected to evolve into a meaningful, just, civilized, and sustainable civilization.

The Ethics of Conflict Resolution in Dayak-Barai Customary Law in Pati Based on Habermas

Mathias Jebaru Adon — 2026-04-13

This study aims to analyse the Pati customary law of the Dayak-Barai tribe in West Kalimantan as a form of discourse ethics in the resolution of communal conflicts. Pati customary law prescribes sanctions against perpetrators who take another person’s life and serves as local wisdom to restore social harmony. This study employs a qualitative method through literature review and in-depth interviews with traditional leaders. The collected data is then analysed and interpreted using Habermas’s framework of discourse ethics. The results indicate that the Pati customary law incorporates deliberative practices reflecting communicative rationality, where conflicting parties are brought together in dialogue to reach a mutual understanding. The sanctions imposed are not merely punitive but restorative, aimed at preventing retaliation. This study also identified tensions between customary practices and the universal principles of discourse ethics, particularly regarding power imbalances, ritual elements, and the final authority of customary leaders. Nevertheless, Pati’s customary law continues to demonstrate a model of peaceful conflict resolution deeply rooted in local culture.