Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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PhD Student, Department of Philosophy of Religion and New Theological Issues, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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Professor, Department of Philosophy of Ethics, Qom University, Qom, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy of Religion, Faculty of Theology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The appeal to Divine Wisdom, either as independent axiom or a framework for other principles, has been widely prevalent in theologians’ arguments. In the present study, after presenting some cases of this trend and through logical analysis, Abd al-Razzaq Lahiji’s arguments based on Divine Wisdom are scrutinized and criticized in particular. As a hypothesis, the author believes Lahiji’s appeal to this divine attribute is, at least partially, inaccurate and thus, his arguments are logically inconclusive. Seemingly, the use of this divine attribute is often in a posterior manner, and this method has been applied merely to discursively rationalize religious dogmas and revealed propositions. In addition, elaboration on this particular topic requires comprehensive inner knowledge about all details of the universe and the ultimate goal of the creation. Many other cases which, based on this principle, must have been done or created, yet are left unrealized, can be taken as serious counter-examples to this theological framework. It must be noted the main theme of the present study does not concern the objective reality per se, for based on decisive rational arguments and explicit religious teachings, all Divine actions are carried out in the ultimate wisdom for the ultimate good.
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