The Perfect Human being in Mulla Sadra's Thought

Ahmadi Kazazi, Fatemeh; Mousazadeh, Isa

doi:10.22081/jti.2025.71777.1073

The Perfect Human being in Mulla Sadra's Thought

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Master in Philosophy, University of Qom, Qom, Iran (Corresponding Author).‎

² Official Researcher, Research Institute of Islamic Culture and Sciences, Qom, ‎Iran.‎

10.22081/jti.2025.71777.1073

Abstract

The concept of human perfection is a universal concern that has occupied thinkers from various schools of thought, including Mulla Sadra. This study employs a descriptive-analytical and library-based methodology to examine Mulla Sadra's perspective on the perfect human being. The analysis reveals that humans are inherently driven towards perfection, and Mulla Sadra's philosophy emphasizes instructing how individuals can progress toward this ultimate state. From Mulla Sadra's perspective, human being is the pinnacle of existence, possessing inherent dignity. However, to realize this, humans must embark on a path of perfection. This perfection lies in the development of their rational faculty, which sets them apart from other beings. Human intellect has two aspects: theoretical and practical. The complete development of both these facets is essential for human perfection.

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