Document Type : Biannual Journal
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Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran. Iran
Abstract
This paper presents a comparative study of the epistemological methodologies in the philosophy of Ibn Arabi and Søren Kierkegaard. Ibn Arabi, within the framework of Islamic mysticism, views true knowledge as attained through mystical experiences and inner revelation, whereas Kierkegaard, within Christian theology, presents truth as personal and subjective, emphasizing the leap of faith. Using a comparative analysis approach, this research explores the commonalities and differences between these two philosophers. The findings show that both philosophers emphasize personal experience and transcending reason to access truth. Ibn Arabi sees the process of knowledge as gradual and based on mystical practices, while Kierkegaard views it as a sudden experience rooted in faith. Ibn Arabi relates truth to the unity of existence, while Kierkegaard presents it as an individual experience and a personal relationship with God. Despite their cultural and religious differences, both philosophers emphasize the role of personal experience and the limitations of reason in understanding truth. This study demonstrates that faith and spiritual experiences are fundamental components in both philosophical systems.
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