Transcendental philosophy and evolutionism in mysticism and politics

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Orumiyeh Medical Sciences University

Abstract

Under the influence of transcendental philosophy, Imam Khomeini could establish a political system guaranteeing individual and social happiness in opposition with capitalistic and communist systems. He could also theorize on Islamic government and realize it with the help of the people. This great movement is dependent on his conception of perfect man in the arena of politics and government on the basis of transcendental philosophy of school of thought. The goal behind the present research is studying this subject. Thus, the following questions are raised: What is imam Khomein’s conception of perfect man and its impacts on politics and government? How could he, through relying on this basis, establish a political system guaranteeing and maintaining man’s and society’s dignity? To answer the question, it is necessary to elaborate on the origin of this argument, that is, epistemology and ontology in transcendental philosophy. Afterwards, the position of anthropology in transcendental philosophy and the stages of the evolution of man in this school are studied.

Keywords