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Table of ContentsGlossary of Terms Glossary of Persons Introduction Nader Ahmadi Fereshteh Ahmadi Conceptual Framework The Concept of the Individual The Term Conformity The Notion of Way of Thinking The Concept of Identity Identity and Culture Overview of the Structure of the Book Part I Philosophical Obstacles Fereshteh Ahmadi 1 Short Introduction to the Foundation of the Concept of the Individual in Western Thought Dualism and the Development of the Concept of the Individual The Impact of Greek Thought on Western Ways of Thinking Antiquity and the Development of the Concept of the Individual Christianity and Greek Thought 2 The Importance of Sufism in the Study of the Concept of the Individual in Iranian Ways of Thinking The Importance of the Theological View in the Study of the Iranian Conception of Man The Non Separation of Philosophy from Religion in Iranian Islam and the Absence of the Phenomenon of the Church The Study of the Concept of Man in Iranian Thought and the Relationship between Man and God Integration of Sufi Ideas into Iranian Ways of Thinking Iranian Familiarity with Mystical Ideas before the Introduction of Islam Mystical Ideas and the Domination of Shi'ism in Iran The Political and Social Situation and the Acceptance of Sufism The Development of the Persian Language and the Popularity of Sufism Conclusion 3 The Dissolution of Individuality in Persian Sufism What is Sufism The Origin of Sufism Persian Sufism The Principle of the Abnegation of the Conventional Self in Sufism Personification as a Step towards the Refutation of Individuality Deification as the Second Step towards the Refutation of Individuality The Concept of Fana Unification as the Last Step towards the Refutation of Individuality The Concept of the Absolute and the Unity of Existence Ibn Arabi's Mysticism of Unity The Relativity of Evil The Concept of Man in the Context of the Idea of the Unity of Existence Conclusion 4 The Sociocultural Effects of Sufism on the Social Life of Iranians The Attitude of Sufism Towards Other Religions and its Impact on the Iranian View of Other Religions The Sufi Idea of Tolerance and Mutual Concession Sufism and its Impact on the Attitude of Iranian Artists towards Negation of Their Individuality Iranian Islamic Art and Islam's Unitary Point of View The Sufi Tradition of Self Refutation and Iranians' Reluctance to Speak of their Personal Feelings The Escalation of the Popularity of Sufi Ideas in the Aftermath of the Islamic Revolution Conclusion of Part I PART II Social Obstacles Nader Ahmadi 5 Individuality and Social Reality Main Characteristics of Iranian Social and Political Thought The Concept of History in the Ways of Thinking of Iranians 6 Individuality and Politics A General View of the Theory of Government in the Ways of Thinking of Iranians Iranians' Pre Islamic View of the Concept of Kingship The Conception of Government in Islam and the Impact of the Ancient Iranian View of Kingship on it The Evolution of the Islamic View of Government The Sunni View of Leadership Caliphate The Shi'i View of Leadership Imamat The Iranian View of Government after the Dissolution of the Islamic Empire Reconciliation of State and Religion under the Safavids 1501 1722 The Idea of the Divinity of Government in Modern Iran The Constitutional Revolution 1906 11 The Pahlavi Regime 1925 79 The Doctrine of Velayat e Faqih The Ideological Consequences of the Shi'i Conception of Power Relationships The Doctrine of Shahadat The Doctrine of Mahdi Conclusion 7 Individuality and the System of Law The Cultural Significance of Law The Significance of Law in Islam Main Characteristics of Law in Islam Notions of Edalat Justice and Haqq Rights Sources of Islamic Law The Nature of Islamic Law The Persistence o
ISBN: 0312214332
Author: Nader Ahmadi, Fereshteh Ahmadi
Category: Religion
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