نوع مقاله : علمی پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
Some proponents of Western philosophy deem Islamic philosophy to be static and ineffective. In his article “Contemporary Islamic Philosophy and the Challenges Ahead”, Dr. Qodratollah Qorbani compiles the majority of the critiques in this domain, presenting them across eleven thematic axes. The present study undertakes a critical analysis of the aforementioned critiques; its principal findings are as follows: 1. The indicators of dynamism have been selected without any underlying logic, solely because they are attributed to Western philosophy—a selection that constitutes begging the question (muṣādara ʿalā al-maṭlūb). 2. Several of these indicators are self-defeating, while others are redundant. 3. “Diversity in philosophical method and subject matter” is an entirely flawed indicator that culminates in academic chaos. 4. The “abstract nature of Islamic philosophy” does not equate to mere mental fabrication; rather, it signifies the apprehension of deeper layers of reality that elude others. 5. Seeking “independence” from the erroneous assertions of predecessors is a truism, whereas seeking independence from their correct assertions is an irrational approach. 6. “Avoiding dogmatism” is a commendable practice that both Western and Islamic philosophies require to maintain their dynamism. 7. The indicators of “addressing the questions of contemporary humanity,” “practical applicability,” “engagement with other domains of knowledge and philosophical schools,” “the capacity to generate applied philosophies”, and “theorizing instead of imitation” are indeed beneficial; however, Islamic philosophy, much like Western philosophy, possesses certain degrees of these elements while lacking others. Therefore, their absolute negation in relation to Islamic philosophy is unjustified.
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