Political Philosophy of Mulla Sadra

This book provides a comprehensive and widely accessible analysis of Mull¿ Sadr¿'s works in order to establish the nature of his political philosophy and seeks to instigate a dialogue on the relevance of Sadr¿'s philosophy to present day challenges.

List of contents

Foreword Abbreviation of Journals, Encyclopaedias and Anthologies Introduction 1. Mullā Ṣadrā and the Socio-political and Cultural Milieu 2. The Central Importance of the Philosophy of the Human Soul in Mullā Ṣadrā’s Politics 3. Mullā Ṣadrā: Political or Apolitical Philosopher? 4. Transcendent Politics 5. A New Bision of Socio-political Justice in Transcendent Philosophy 6. Ṣadrā’s Narrative on the Virtuous City 7. Political Authority Epilogue

About the author

Seyyed Khalil Toussi is an editor at Isthmus Press based in London and a Senior Research Fellow at Institute of Humanity and Cultural Studies (IHCS). He has published widely on Islamic philosophy and mysticism with a focus on transcendent philosophy and Mullā Ṣadrā.

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive and widely accessible analysis of Mulla Sadra’s works in order to establish the nature of his political philosophy and seeks to instigate a dialogue on the relevance of Sadra’s philosophy to present day challenges.

Product details

• Authors: Seyyed Khalil Toussi, Seyyed Khalil (Isthmus Press Toussi, Toussi Seyyed Khalil
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781032173504
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3217350-4
• No. of pages: 260
• Series: Routledge Studies in Islamic Philosophy
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Islam, PHILOSOPHY / Political, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Regional / International studies, Islamic & Arabic philosophy, Islamic and Arab philosophy