The Three Principles of Mulla Sadra: Divine Gnosis, Self-Realisation and the Dangers of Pseudo-Knowledge in Islam

by Turner; Colin

• ISBN13: 9780415383899
• ISBN10: 0415383897
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2022-10-08
• Publisher: Routledge
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Summary

This is the first translation into English of Seh Asl (Three Principles) by the important sixteenth century thinker Mulla Sadra. It contains a detailed introduction by Colin Turner that contextualizes the work and a footnoted commentary on the text itself. Also included is an epilogue and glossary. This work is of particular contemporary relevance as it represents the first tract against Islamic fundamentalism and will be of great interest to those studying Shi'ism and the history of Iran.

Table of Contents

Translator's Introduction The Three Principles of Mulla Sadra Epilogue Glossary