A comparative study of the theory of perfect man in the theological system of Bonaventure and Mulla Sadra

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Doctoral student of University, Philosophy, Level 4 of science, Lecturer of the leadership institution at the University of Science and Technology Qom, Iran

Abstract

Anthropology is one of the most fundamental theoretical issues in the field of philosophy and mysticism, and religions in turn have expressed different points about this issue, Bonaventure in the theological system of Christianity and the Franciscan order, and Mulla Sadra in the theological system of Islam and the transcendental school, each with a view In particular, they have presented various claims in the field of the perfect human being and its dimensions. Bonaventure's spiritual man is explained very much around the axis of Jesus Christ, while Sadra's perfectionist man is given to every person who has a balanced scientific and practical effort. has to become, while Bonaventure considers this position only for Jesus Christ. Due to his maximum ability and knowledge, the perfect man of Sadra has leadership, therefore he can manage the social system, if such a claim is not seen in the spiritual man of Bonaventure. Bonaventure's spiritual man is very similar to Arshi's identity and Mulla Sadra's perfect man is both Arshi's and carpet's identity. What will be explained and applied in this article through the descriptive and analytical method and the library tool is the comparison of the points of agreement and difference between the opinions of Mulla Sadra and Bonaventure in the field of the perfect human being.

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Comparative Study of Religions and Mysticism
Volume 7, Issue 2
March 2024
Pages 229-253

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  • Receive Date: 07 November 2023
  • Revise Date: 10 January 2024
  • Accept Date: 31 January 2024

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