The Battle for the Soul

Metaphysics or science: The battle for the soul of philosophy of mind

The Soul According to Rāmānuja

Rāmānuja was the founder of Visistādvaita Vedānta School, which is one of the three main schools of Vedānta. According to Rāmānuja, the soul (cit), Brahman, and matter (acit) constitute the three principal ontological realities. Rāmānuja provides some proofs for the existence of the soul, which are mostly based on self-consciousness. The relationship of the soul with the matter, on one hand, an...

A Study of the Views of Farabi and Ibn Sina on the Definition of Happiness and Its Relation to the Faculties of the Soul

This research is an attempt to compare the views of Farabi and Ibn Sina on the question of happiness, which is discussed in two parts: the definition of happiness and its relation to the faculties of the soul. Farabi has suggested five definitions and Ibn Sina one definition for happiness. It will be shown that in some respects the definition of Ibn Sina and in some others those of Farabi are m...

The Presence of Hypocrites in the Battle of Badras Viewed by Commentators and Historians with an Emphasis on the Verse 49 of Anfal

The when for the emergence of hypocrites in Islam is an important topic for scholars. A correct view in the field can have a significant impact on the analysis of historical happenings and events of the Prophet's era. The present article seeks to investigate the presence or absence of hypocrites in the battle of Badr from the point of view of commentators, as may be understand by the verse 49 o...

Gendering the Human’s Soul in Islamic Philosophy An Analytical Reading on Mulla Sadra

Issues on differences between men and women have always been a source for dispute and different approaches in the available literature on women. Some have seen these differences resulting from the dissimilar socialization of men and women in family and society. While some put more emphasis on the physiological differences and rely on theological interpretations, some others consider them as ess...