چکیده:
This essay seeks to summarize and compare the theological ideas of Jonathan Edwards, a western philosopher, with those of Feyz Kashani, an eastern philosopher. The reason for this study is the numerous conjunctions that are seen in their ideas. These include the harmony of heart and reason in respect to belief, the priority of the heart in the reflection of truth, the belief in centrality of the religion of heart, the necessity of divine grace in the flow of religious knowledge, the emphasis on the esoteric side of religion as opposed to the exoteric side, and the importance of a practical approach to religion. Significant differences also exist between their ideas. For instance, Edwards believes that human nature is sinful and corrupted while Feyz does not believe this is true. Furthermore, Feyz interprets the path of heart to be based on reason, while Edwards has a different point of view.
خلاصه ماشینی:
Keywords : religious knowledge, heart, reason, morality, Feyz Kashani, Jonathan Edwards.
, 5:66) This knowledge of heart is acquired through divine mercy but is not possible for man to reach without resorting to the Qur‘an and prophetic traditions and pondering over the truth of religion.
The Relationship of Heart with Reason and Righteous Deeds in Religious Knowledge According to Feyz, the intuitive method and the rational method of reaching the Divine Essence are only different in their means of acquisition, and are not contradictory in terms of their content.
d. , 276-277) By genuine knowledge, Feyz does not mean the multiplicity of reasoning and rationality; rather, he is referring to the knowledge which dawns on one's heart through divine mercy and leads to the vision of truth.
This practical change assists the believer to elevate the quality of his moral virtues, which then further refines his heart and prepares it to be exposed to more divine light, which once again expands his mind and brings him more certainty, and so on and so forth (Feyz Kashani n.
The Relationship of Heart and Morality in Religious Knowledge What distinguishes divine beauty from other beauties, according to Edwards, is the moral supremacy of the Divine Essence in nature and action.
Feyz Kashani and Jonathan Edwards on the Knowledge of Heart of Religion 1.
3. Both Feyz and Edwards believe that the centrality of religious knowledge of heart is not a matter of human rational, moral or even devotional struggle; but rather, it is an expression of the centrality of Divine Grace.