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Islamic Philosophy Page

This page is dedicated to Shaheed Baqir Sadr. Most of its contents are based on his writings.

 

[:] Some Quotes

[:] Books on Islamic Philosophy

[:] Moral Philosophy

[:] Philosophy of History

[:] Political Philosophy

[:] Links

[:] Contact Me


 


Some Quotes

I think that a particle must have a separate reality independent of the measurements. That is an electron has spin, location and so forth even when it is not being measured. I like to think that the moon is there even if I am not looking at it. Albert Einstein

I do not feel obliged to believe that the same god who has endowed us with sense, reason and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. Galileo

The trouble with most people is that they think with their hopes or fears or wishes rather than with their minds. Will Durant

 

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Books on Islamic Philosophy

 

[:] A History Of Muslim Philosophy - 2 Vols. by M.M. Sharif.
[:] A Shi'ite Anthology by Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i.
[ ] An Introduction to Islamic Cosmological Doctrines by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
[:] Allah: The Concept of God in Islam by Yasin T. al-Jibouri.
[:] God and His Attributes by Mujtaba Lari.
[ ] Islam and Religious Pluralism by Muhammad Legenhausen.
[ ] Knowledge & The Sacred by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
[:] Knowing God by Mujtaba Lari.
[:] Lessons from Quran by Muhsin Qara'ati.
[:] Light Within Me, a collection of essays by Mutahhari, Tabataba'i, and Khomeini on spiritualism.
[:] Man and Universe by Murtadha Mutahhari.
[:] Our Philosophy by Baqir Sadr.
[ ] Our Economy by Baqir Sadr.
[ ] Philosophical Instructions: An Introduction to Contemporary Islamic Philosophy by Misbah Yazdi.
[:] Philosophy of Islam by M. Behishti & Jawad Bahonar.
[:] Perfect Man by Murtadha Mutahhari.
[ ] Sadr Al-Din Shirazi & His Transcendent Theosophy by Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
[:] Spiritual Discourses by Murtadha Mutahhari.
[ ] The Principles of Epistemology in Islamic Philosophy by Mehdi Hairi Yazdi.
[:] The Revealer, The Messenger, The Message by Baqir Sadr.
[:] Trends of History in Qur'an by Baqir Sadr.

 

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Moral Philosophy

We are discussing no small matter, but how we ought to live. Socrates

The unexamined life is not worth living. Socrates

To know others is wisdom, to know thyself is enlightenment. Lao Tzu

Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. Albert Einstein

I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker. The example of great and pure individuals is the only thing that can lead us to noble thoughts and deeds. Money only appeals to selfishness and irresistibly invites abuse. Can anyone imagine Moses, Jesus or Ghandi armed with the money-bags of Carnegie? Albert Einstein

The superior person understands rightness; the inferior person understands profit. Confucius

Trust not in a man's words. The truth is manifest in his actions. Jeffrey Pancoast

Everyone's crying out for peace... None is crying out for justice. Peter Tosh

It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world, and moral courage so rare. Mark Twain

Man does not strive after happiness; only the Englishman does that. Nietzsche (against Utilitarianism)

At the end of the game the king and the pawn go back in the same box. Unknown

My religion consists of a humble admiration of the illimitable superior spirit who reveals himself in the slight details we are able to perceive with our frail and feeble mind. Albert Einstein

I want to know all Gods thoughts; all the rest are just details. Albert Einstein

God may be subtle, but he isn't plain mean. Albert Einstein

If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed. Albert Einstein

The most important human endeavor is the striving for morality in our actions. Our inner balance and even our very existence depend on it. Only morality in our actions can give beauty and dignity to life. Albert Einstein

Books

[:] Perfect Man by Murtadha Mutahhari.
[:] Ethics and Spiritual Growth by Mujtaba Lari.
[:] The Revealer, The Messenger, The Message by Baqir Sadr.

 

Articles

[:] "Eternity of Moral Values" by Murtadha Mutahhari.
[:] "The Nature of Moral Values" by Ali Naqi Baqirshahi.
[:] "Criteria for Humanity" by Murtadha Mutahhari in Spiritual Discourses [:].
[:] "Man and Islam" by Ali Shariati.
[:] "A Study in the Philosophy of Islamic Rites" by Baqir Sadr.
[:] "Causes of Materialistic Tendencies in the West" Part I [:] II [:] III [:] IV [:] by Murtadha Mutahhari.

 


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Philosophy of History

If it had not been for the discontent of a few who had not been satisfied with their condition we would still be living in caves. Intelligent discontent is the mainspring of civilization. Eugene Debs

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana

When people ask me to compare the 20th century to older civilizations, I always say the same thing: The situation is normal." Will Durant

I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. Albert Einstien

A perfection of means, and confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem. Albert Einstein

Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind. Albert Einstein

Books

[:] Trends of History in Qur'an by Baqir Sadr.
[ ] Social and Historical Change by Murtadha Mutahhari. 1986. Mizan Press.
[ ] On the Sociology of Islam by Ali Shariati. 1979. Mizan Press. (contains discussion on the topic)

Articles

[:] "Society and History" by Murtadha Mutahhari in Man and Universe.
[:] "Islamic Conception of History" by Behishti, M. H. and Bahonar, M. Jawad in Philosophy of Islam [:].
[:] "History and Human Evolution" by Murtadha Mutahhari in Al-Tawhid. Part I [:] II [:]
[:] "The Meaning of History: An Islamic Perspective" by T. M. Aziz.



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Political Philosophy

It is too difficult to think nobly when one thinks only of earning a living. Jean Jacques Rousseau

An empty stomach is not a good political adviser. Albert Einstein

In the state of nature profit is the measure of right. Thomas Hobbes

It may be true that you can't fool all the people all the time, but you can fool enough of them to rule a large country. Will Durant

It is unnatural for a majority to rule, for a majority can seldom be organized and united for specific action, and a minority can. Jean Jacques Rousseau

The political machine triumphs because it is a united minority acting against a divided majority. Will Durant

In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act. George Orwell

People love chopping wood. In this activity one immediately sees results. Albert Einstein

Articles

[:] "Introduction: The Social Issue" by Baqir Sadr in Our Philosophy.
[:] "An Islamic Perspective of Political Economy: The Views of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr" by T. M. Aziz.
[:] "Government and Justice" by Murtadha Mutahhari in The Glimpses of Nahj al Balaghah [:]
[:] "General Principles of Imam Khumayni's Political Thought" by Kazim Ghazi Zadeh.
[:] "Hukumat-e Islami: Imam Khumayni's Contribution to Islamic Political Thought" by Zafar-ul-Islam Khan.
[:] "Causes of Materialistic Tendencies in the West" Part I [:] II [:] III [:] IV [:] by Murtadha Mutahhari.
[:] Murtadha Mutahhari on Ideology in Man and Universe (also check subsequent topics) [:].
[:] "Western Nationalism and Islamic Nationhood" by Murtadha Mutahhari.
[:] "A Criticism of the Idea of Arab Nationalism" Muhammad Yahya.

 

 

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Links

[:] Baqir Sadr Home: A good deal of information on Sadr.
[:] MuslimPhilosophy: A resourceful website on works and history of influential Muslim scholars.
[:] Transcedent Philosophy: An International Journal of Comparative Philosophy and Mysticism.
[:] Islamic Philosophy: On diverse Islamic topics including theology, gnosis ('irfan'), 'hikmat', sufism, etc.

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Contact Me

Salaam (peace). I am Ali. I hope you found this page to be informative. Please send email to the following address if you like to contact me: [email protected]

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