Sadra, M.
The Elixir of the Gnostics (Islamic Translation Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780934893701
- author:
- Sadra, M.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 160mm X 236mm
- Genre:
- Islam
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Elixir of the Gnostics: A parallel English-Arabic text is a unique work by Mulla Sadra, one of the most renowned Muslim philosophers. This book reworks and amplifies an earlier Persian work, the Jawidan-nama, to explore the importance of self-knowledge in understanding the universe. At its core, this philosophy revolves around the idea that everything is on a path of "Origin and Return," where the soul originates with God and eventually returns to Him. Sadra argues that philosophy is the most direct means to self-knowledge, allowing individuals to navigate this journey and find permanent happiness. Through his writings, Sadra presents a comprehensive vision of the universe's ultimate goal: everything returning to God and finding lasting fulfillment. This book provides a valuable insight into Muslim philosophical thought and its relevance to understanding human existence.
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