The Core Philosophical Perspectives of Abu Nasr Farabi on Religion
Keywords:
Abu Nasr Farabi; philosophy of religion; symbolic representation of truth; virtuous city; rational theology; philosopher-prophet; Islamic philosophy; metaphysics; moral education; social harmony; prophetic intuition; religion and society; reason and revelation; intellectual perfection.Abstract
This article examines the fundamental philosophical perspectives of Abu Nasr Farabi regarding religion, focusing on the conceptual relationship between philosophy, morality, society, and the spiritual development of the individual. As one of the greatest thinkers of the Islamic Golden Age, Farabi developed a unique theory of religion grounded in reason, virtue, and political philosophy. The study analyzes Farabi’s views on the origin of religion, its social function, its connection with philosophy, and the role of the ideal ruler. His ideas continue to shape contemporary discussions on the harmony between rational thought and religious belief.
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