Mulla Sadra's Transcendent Philosophy (Ashgate World Philosophies Series) (Ashgate World Philosophies Series)

Sadradin Shirazi (1571 - 1640), known also as Mulla Sadra, spoke of the primacy of Being and promoted a new ontology, founding a new epistemology. Mulla Sadra's ontology is an important philosophical turn and contribution to the understanding of the development of Muslim philosophy and thought. This comprehensive study of Mulla Sadra's philosophical thought explores his departure from tradition; his turn to the doctrine of the primacy of Being; the dynamic characteristics of Being and the concept of substantial change; comparisons with Heidegger's fundamental ontology; and the influence of Mulla Sadra's ontology on subsequent Muslim philosophy. Of particular value to students of philosophy, Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, philosophy of religion, and general readers who seek to understand Muslim philosophy, this book explores the significance of the doctrine of Mulla Sadra and its impact on subsequent debates in the Muslim world. "Sadradin Shirazi (1571-1640), known also as Mulla Sadra, spoke of the primacy of Being and promoted a new ontology, founding a new epistemology. Mulla Sadra's ontology is an important philosophical turn and contribution to the understanding of the development of Muslim philosophy and thought. This comprehensive study of Mulla Sadra's philosophical thought explores his departure from tradition; his turn to the doctrine of the primacy of Being; the dynamic characteristics of Being and the concept of substantial change; comparisons with Heidegger's fundamental ontology; and the influence of Mulla Sadra's ontology on subsequent Muslim philosophy. Of particular value to students of philosophy, Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, philosophy of religion, and general readers who seek to understand Muslim philosophy, this book explores the significance of the doctrine of Mulla Sadra and its impact on subsequent debates in the Muslim world"--Provided by publisher Contents......Page 6 1 Introduction......Page 8 2 The School of Illuminationism and the Doctrine of the Primacy of Essence......Page 19 3 The School of Isfahan and Mulla Sadra’s Departure from Suhraward’s Tradition......Page 31 4 The Doctrine of the Primacy of Being: An Ontological Turn......Page 49 5 The Systematic Ambiguity of Being and the Trans-Substantial Change in the World Order......Page 71 6 Mulla Sadra and the Problem of Knowledge......Page 95 7 In Conclusion......Page 113 Notes......Page 120 Bibliography......Page 132 E......Page 140 M......Page 141 S......Page 142 Z......Page 143 The School Of Illuminationism And The Doctrine Of The Primacy Of Essence -- The School Of Isfahan And Mulla Sadra's Departure From Suhraward's Tradition -- The Doctrine Of The Primacy Of Being : An Ontological Turn -- The Systematic Ambiguity Of Being And The Trans-substantial Change In The World Order -- Mulla Sadra And The Problem Of Knowledge. Muhammad Kamal. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 125-131) And Index. This comprehensive study of Mulla Sadra's philosophical thought explores his departure from tradition, his turn to the doctrine of the primacy of Being, the dynamic characteristics of Being and the concept of substantial change, and the influence of his ontology on subsequent Muslim philosophy Explores the significance of the doctrine of Mulla Sadra and its impact on subsequent debates in the Muslim world. This book is of interest to students of philosophy, Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, philosophy of religion, and general readers who seek to understand Muslim philosophy.