In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa sch... more In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa school of thought in Basra, one of the most important cities of the Silk Road, created in parallel with the characteristics of this city. Shiite Ismaili beliefs and thoughts in the region and its characteristics which feed different religions and traditions emerging from Egypt and with the scientific approach of Greek thought; with Indian-Iranian teachings that merge Greek thought and Neoplatonic philosophy, give us the summary of Silk Road civilizations.
Beytulhikme An International Journal of Philosophy, 2021
Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accur... more Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accurate method to lead people to their ultimate goal: the highest level of happiness. Ibn Bajjah and Ibn Tufayl—the prominent representatives of Andalusian Thought—established their philosophical systems in an attempt to realize this goal. In the following study, it has been determined that although the philosophies of both philosophers have some minor differences in terms of discourse and conceptual framework, they demonstrate significant similarities in terms of scientific content and method toward leading human beings to “ma’rifatAllah” or "Conjunction with Active Intellect". In this context, the methods of reaching the heights of philosophical and mystical enlightenment from the levels of simple knowledge to the highest levels of enlightenment, which draws on the science and philosophical theories of the period of Ibn Bajjah's "mutawahhid" and Ibn Tufayl's "Hayy Bin Yakzan" character, is of primary focus in the discussion. In this sense, an attempt has been made to demonstrate that Ibn Bajjah influenced Ibn Tufayl beyond what is supposed. Thus, it hopes to show how the developmental stages of the human being, which are built on the other at the biological, psychological, moral and metaphysical levels, are evaluated within the framework of religion-philosophy and individual-society relations by both philosophers.
Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accur... more Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accurate method to lead people to their ultimate goal: the highest level of happiness. Ibn Bajjah and Ibn Tufayl—the prominent representatives of Andalusian Thought—established their philosophical systems in an attempt to realize this goal. In the following study, it has been determined that although the philosophies of both philosophers have some minor differences in terms of discourse and conceptual framework, they demonstrate significant similarities in terms of scientific content and method toward leading human beings to “ma’rifatAllah” or "Conjunction with Active Intellect". In this context, the methods of reaching the heights of philosophical and mystical enlightenment from the levels of simple knowledge to the highest levels of enlightenment, which draws on the science and philosophical theories of the period of Ibn Bajjah's "mutawahhid" and Ibn Tufayl's "Hayy Bin Yakzan" character, is of primary focus in the discussion. In this sense, an attempt has been made to demonstrate that Ibn Bajjah influenced Ibn Tufayl beyond what is supposed. Thus, it hopes to show how the developmental stages of the human being, which are built on the other at the biological, psychological, moral and metaphysical levels, are evaluated within the framework of religion-philosophy and individual-society relations by both philosophers.
This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion a... more This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion and philosophy, a perennial concern that has shaped the character of the tradition of Islamic philosophy since his time. The article's cen
This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion a... more This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion and philosophy, a perennial concern that has shaped the character of the tradition of Islamic philosophy since his time. The article's central thesis demonstrates that al-Kindi devoted a significant amount of attention to attempting to reconcile religion and philosophy by actively using the rich scientific and philosophical heritage before him. He used his scientific knowledge from astronomy, mathematics, and physics to the greatest possible extent to preserve the internal consistency of his philosophy on the one hand and construct a sophisticated philosophical system that does not force creedal acceptance on the other. The main axis of the article concerns the notions of God's oneness, the creation of the universe, function of celestial bodies, source of the soul and its fate after leaving the body-which, in particular, forms the bedrock of al-Kindi's thesis of reconciliation. While engaging in the aforementioned points of discussion, we have tried to show that although al-Kindi benefited from the rich philosophical accumulation of former scientific traditions, as well as from the concepts, theories and methods of Pythagoreanism, Plato, Aristotle, New Pythagoreanism and Neo-Platonism in enriching his system, he always tried to harmonize his philosophy with Islamic Creed.
In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa sch... more In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa school of thought in Basra, one of the most important cities of the Silk Road, created in parallel with the characteristics of this city. Shiite Ismaili beliefs and thoughts in the region and its characteristics which feed different religions and traditions emerging from Egypt and with the scientific approach of Greek thought; with Indian-Iranian teachings that merge Greek thought and Neoplatonic philosophy, give us the summary of Silk Road civilizations.
Özet: Bu makalede İslam Felsefe geleneği içindeki önemli ekollerden olan İşrâkî ekolün hala az bi... more Özet: Bu makalede İslam Felsefe geleneği içindeki önemli ekollerden olan İşrâkî ekolün hala az bilinen önemli düşünürlerinden olan Şemseddin eş-Şehrezûrî'nin (ö. 687/1288'den sonra) genelde İslam felsefesi özelde de İşrâkî felsefe içindeki yerini belirlemeye çalışacağız. Bu gayeyi gerçekleştirmek için, gerek akli bilgi ile keşfi bilgi arasında kurduğu ilişki, gerek nefsin bedenden ayrıldıktan sonraki durumu ile ilgili yaklaşımında, tenasüh konusunda, gerekse sudûrcu kozmoloji felsefesindeki farklı tutumu üzerinden Meşşâî düşünce ile gösterdiği benzerlik ve farklılıkları ve mensup olduğu İşrâî felsefe içindeki özel konumunu incelemeye çalışacağız.
In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa sch... more In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa school of thought in Basra, one of the most important cities of the Silk Road, created in parallel with the characteristics of this city. Shiite Ismaili beliefs and thoughts in the region and its characteristics which feed different religions and traditions emerging from Egypt and with the scientific approach of Greek thought; with Indian-Iranian teachings that merge Greek thought and Neoplatonic philosophy, give us the summary of Silk Road civilizations.
Beytulhikme An International Journal of Philosophy, 2021
Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accur... more Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accurate method to lead people to their ultimate goal: the highest level of happiness. Ibn Bajjah and Ibn Tufayl—the prominent representatives of Andalusian Thought—established their philosophical systems in an attempt to realize this goal. In the following study, it has been determined that although the philosophies of both philosophers have some minor differences in terms of discourse and conceptual framework, they demonstrate significant similarities in terms of scientific content and method toward leading human beings to “ma’rifatAllah” or "Conjunction with Active Intellect". In this context, the methods of reaching the heights of philosophical and mystical enlightenment from the levels of simple knowledge to the highest levels of enlightenment, which draws on the science and philosophical theories of the period of Ibn Bajjah's "mutawahhid" and Ibn Tufayl's "Hayy Bin Yakzan" character, is of primary focus in the discussion. In this sense, an attempt has been made to demonstrate that Ibn Bajjah influenced Ibn Tufayl beyond what is supposed. Thus, it hopes to show how the developmental stages of the human being, which are built on the other at the biological, psychological, moral and metaphysical levels, are evaluated within the framework of religion-philosophy and individual-society relations by both philosophers.
Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accur... more Abstract: One of the main concerns of Islamic philosophy is an emphasis on finding the most accurate method to lead people to their ultimate goal: the highest level of happiness. Ibn Bajjah and Ibn Tufayl—the prominent representatives of Andalusian Thought—established their philosophical systems in an attempt to realize this goal. In the following study, it has been determined that although the philosophies of both philosophers have some minor differences in terms of discourse and conceptual framework, they demonstrate significant similarities in terms of scientific content and method toward leading human beings to “ma’rifatAllah” or "Conjunction with Active Intellect". In this context, the methods of reaching the heights of philosophical and mystical enlightenment from the levels of simple knowledge to the highest levels of enlightenment, which draws on the science and philosophical theories of the period of Ibn Bajjah's "mutawahhid" and Ibn Tufayl's "Hayy Bin Yakzan" character, is of primary focus in the discussion. In this sense, an attempt has been made to demonstrate that Ibn Bajjah influenced Ibn Tufayl beyond what is supposed. Thus, it hopes to show how the developmental stages of the human being, which are built on the other at the biological, psychological, moral and metaphysical levels, are evaluated within the framework of religion-philosophy and individual-society relations by both philosophers.
This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion a... more This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion and philosophy, a perennial concern that has shaped the character of the tradition of Islamic philosophy since his time. The article's cen
This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion a... more This article aims to outline al-Kindi's contribution in reconciling the disciplines of religion and philosophy, a perennial concern that has shaped the character of the tradition of Islamic philosophy since his time. The article's central thesis demonstrates that al-Kindi devoted a significant amount of attention to attempting to reconcile religion and philosophy by actively using the rich scientific and philosophical heritage before him. He used his scientific knowledge from astronomy, mathematics, and physics to the greatest possible extent to preserve the internal consistency of his philosophy on the one hand and construct a sophisticated philosophical system that does not force creedal acceptance on the other. The main axis of the article concerns the notions of God's oneness, the creation of the universe, function of celestial bodies, source of the soul and its fate after leaving the body-which, in particular, forms the bedrock of al-Kindi's thesis of reconciliation. While engaging in the aforementioned points of discussion, we have tried to show that although al-Kindi benefited from the rich philosophical accumulation of former scientific traditions, as well as from the concepts, theories and methods of Pythagoreanism, Plato, Aristotle, New Pythagoreanism and Neo-Platonism in enriching his system, he always tried to harmonize his philosophy with Islamic Creed.
In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa sch... more In this paper, we try to reveal the philosophical-religious approach which the Ikhwan al-Safa school of thought in Basra, one of the most important cities of the Silk Road, created in parallel with the characteristics of this city. Shiite Ismaili beliefs and thoughts in the region and its characteristics which feed different religions and traditions emerging from Egypt and with the scientific approach of Greek thought; with Indian-Iranian teachings that merge Greek thought and Neoplatonic philosophy, give us the summary of Silk Road civilizations.
Özet: Bu makalede İslam Felsefe geleneği içindeki önemli ekollerden olan İşrâkî ekolün hala az bi... more Özet: Bu makalede İslam Felsefe geleneği içindeki önemli ekollerden olan İşrâkî ekolün hala az bilinen önemli düşünürlerinden olan Şemseddin eş-Şehrezûrî'nin (ö. 687/1288'den sonra) genelde İslam felsefesi özelde de İşrâkî felsefe içindeki yerini belirlemeye çalışacağız. Bu gayeyi gerçekleştirmek için, gerek akli bilgi ile keşfi bilgi arasında kurduğu ilişki, gerek nefsin bedenden ayrıldıktan sonraki durumu ile ilgili yaklaşımında, tenasüh konusunda, gerekse sudûrcu kozmoloji felsefesindeki farklı tutumu üzerinden Meşşâî düşünce ile gösterdiği benzerlik ve farklılıkları ve mensup olduğu İşrâî felsefe içindeki özel konumunu incelemeye çalışacağız.
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the philosophies of both philosophers have some minor differences in terms of
discourse and conceptual framework, they demonstrate significant similarities in
terms of scientific content and method toward leading human beings to “ma’rifatAllah” or "Conjunction with Active Intellect". In this context, the methods of reaching the heights of philosophical and mystical enlightenment from the levels of simple knowledge to the highest levels of enlightenment, which draws on the science and philosophical theories of the period of Ibn Bajjah's "mutawahhid" and Ibn Tufayl's "Hayy Bin Yakzan" character, is of primary focus in the discussion. In this sense, an attempt has been made to demonstrate that Ibn Bajjah
influenced Ibn Tufayl beyond what is supposed. Thus, it hopes to show how the
developmental stages of the human being, which are built on the other at the biological, psychological, moral and metaphysical levels, are evaluated within the framework of religion-philosophy and individual-society relations by both philosophers.
thought; with Indian-Iranian teachings that merge Greek thought and Neoplatonic
philosophy, give us the summary of Silk Road civilizations.
the philosophies of both philosophers have some minor differences in terms of
discourse and conceptual framework, they demonstrate significant similarities in
terms of scientific content and method toward leading human beings to “ma’rifatAllah” or "Conjunction with Active Intellect". In this context, the methods of reaching the heights of philosophical and mystical enlightenment from the levels of simple knowledge to the highest levels of enlightenment, which draws on the science and philosophical theories of the period of Ibn Bajjah's "mutawahhid" and Ibn Tufayl's "Hayy Bin Yakzan" character, is of primary focus in the discussion. In this sense, an attempt has been made to demonstrate that Ibn Bajjah
influenced Ibn Tufayl beyond what is supposed. Thus, it hopes to show how the
developmental stages of the human being, which are built on the other at the biological, psychological, moral and metaphysical levels, are evaluated within the framework of religion-philosophy and individual-society relations by both philosophers.
thought; with Indian-Iranian teachings that merge Greek thought and Neoplatonic
philosophy, give us the summary of Silk Road civilizations.