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Contemporary Fiqh or Civilizational-System Fiqh: Structural Transformation of Fiqh in Foundational Principles and New Jurisprudential Opinions
By:Sayyid Farid Ghohestani Originally published on the second pilot issue of RISE Abstract Imāmī (jurisprudence) in the contemporary era—particularly after the Islamic Revolution of Iran—has undergone a paradigmatic transformation, centered…
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Constructed Reason
A historical view of reason—and, consequently, of science—takes shape through two distinct approaches. In one…
Response to the Objection Regarding the Hellenic Origin of Islamic Philosophy
Explore the origins of Islamic philosophy. Discover how Muslim scholars like Avicenna transformed Greek thought…
The Relationship between Soul and Body from the Perspective of Mulla Sadra
Explore the dynamic relationship between the soul and body in Mulla Sadra’s philosophy. Discover how…
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Critical Reading of Orientalism: The Interaction of Scholarly, Colonial, and Religious Motivations
Introduction Orientalism is one of the most significant phenomena in the history of scholarly inquiry…
Technology and AI in Academic Research: Blessing or Curse?
A critical reflection on artificial intelligence in academic research, exploring how technology can advance knowledge—or…
From Secular Science to Religious Science
Explores the concept of religious science, arguing how a theistic worldview shapes scientific theory, purpose,…
The Problem of Good and Evil: A Philosophical Reflection
A philosophical exploration of the problem of good and evil, examining relativity, absoluteness, and divine…
Speeches about Freedom: Islamic & Western Political Thought
The book Speeches about Freedom, written in Persian by Hassan Majidi and his collaborators, has been published in 380 pages by Imam Sadiq University Press. “Freedom,” alongside “independence” and the “Islamic Republic,” constitutes one of the fundamental slogans and ideals…
