Pancasila sebagai Sistem Filsafat: Kajian Ontologi, Epistemologi, dan Aksiologi serta Relevansinya bagi Mahasiswa Pendidikan Teknik Mesin

Abstract

Pancasila does not only function as the foundation of the Indonesian state, but can also be understood as a philosophical system that contains a unified and interconnected body of ideas. This study aims to describe the concept of Pancasila as a philosophical system, identify its main characteristics, explain its ontological, epistemological, and axiological foundations, and analyze its relevance for engineering students, particularly students of Mechanical Engineering Education. The research employed a literature review method with a qualitative descriptive analysis. Various relevant sources were examined to understand the philosophical structure of Pancasila and its application in academic and professional contexts. The findings indicate that the five principles of Pancasila constitute an integrated, hierarchical, and mutually animating unity. Each principle is connected to and strengthens the others, forming a coherent philosophical framework that can guide individuals in thinking, behaving, and acting. In this context, Pancasila is not merely a normative state ideology, but also provides ethical and philosophical guidance that is relevant to the development of academic responsibility, professional attitudes, and moral awareness. Therefore, for Mechanical Engineering Education students, the values of Pancasila can serve as a foundation for developing responsible, ethical, and socially oriented academic and professional practices.