Sundanese Pancatangtu: Local Political Wisdom and Its Relevance to Constitutional Ethics: Pancatangtu Sunda: Kearifan Politik Lokal dan Relevansinya bagi Etika Konstitusional

Sarip Sarip; Abdul Muaz; Elya Kusuma Dewi

doi:10.31078/jk2245

Authors

Sarip Sarip Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Jawa Barat, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2542-4411
Abdul Muaz Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Jawa Barat, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5764-5710
Elya Kusuma Dewi Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Jawa Barat, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1497-8299

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31078/jk2245

Keywords:

Constitutional Ethics, Local Wisdom, Pancatangtu, Non-hierarchical System, Sundanese Tradition

Abstract

Pancatangtu, in Sundanese tradition, is a non-hierarchical, functional system of values and a local governance structure, but it has received little attention in constitutional law studies. This study aims to trace the historical development of Pancatangtu within the Sundanese tradition of governance and to assess its relevance to the discourse of constitutional ethics. This study uses qualitative methods and a historical approach by examining classical Sundanese manuscripts, such as Sanghyang Siksakandang Karesian and Carita Parahyangan. To that end, this research also uses historical hermeneutic analysis. The results of the study show that the five elements of Pancatangtu (Rama, Resi, Prabu, Disi, and Tarahan) embody the values of collectivity, equality, and social harmony as the basis for the exercise of power grounded in moral responsibility. These values align with the principles of the Indonesian constitution, enabling Pancatangtu to serve as a reference point for enriching academic understanding of constitutional ethics. This study is not intended to encourage the direct application of Pancatangtu, but rather to strengthen the historical and cultural perspectives of constitutional studies.

Author Biography

Sarip Sarip, Fakultas Hukum, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

Univeristas Muhammadiyah Cirebon

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