The dynamism of Sadraian political system and thought

Document Type : Research Paper

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Islamic Sciences Dept Isfahan University of Arts

Abstract

In a Sadraian approach to society and politics, there is an emphasis on the freedom of thinking and security for scholars and thinkers because the thriving of the society depends on their innovations. In this approach, it is assumed that man’s mind has the ability to join the two features of ‘existence’ and ‘the nature of A’yan and that there is a general journey towards ‘the absolute existence.’ Through rethinking Sadraian philosophy, this paper is to show that the idea that Mulla Sadra was indifferent and unfamiliar to the sociopolitical issues of his time is not correct. To do so, first, we will study the rise or fall of the practical wisdom after the emergence of Sadraian thought. Then, to clarify the foundations of Sadraian philosophy on the basis of basis of practical wisdom, we will refer to his endeavor to concentrate on rationality to explain Sharia. After showing that there is a political approach in his philosophy, we will elaborate on the incompatibility of the plausible [ma’qul] political system _ as he depicted it _ with domination and hegemonic attitude in holding power.

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