Investigating and analyzing the effect of the issue of emanation in the philosophy of Plotinus in Farabi s thought and Farabi's innovations in it

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1 Ph.D Student of Hikmat Motaaliah, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran

2 Associate Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Theology, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran

3 Professor of Islamic Philosophy and Theology, University of Ferdowsi, Mashhad, Iran

10.22080/jre.2024.28015.1219

Abstract

One of the important issues that Farabi was influenced by Plotinus is the issue of emanation. In this research, firstly, the influence of Plotinus on Farabi in the issue of emanation and its implications is discussed and analyzed, and then Farabi's innovations in the issue of emanation and its related aspects are discussed. By basing this theory on principles such as the principle of oneness and knowledge that is obligatory by its own nature and the unity of the wise and reasonable, Farabi was able to prove it with his innovative method, which is the metaphysical difference between existence and nature, and useful fruits such as the explanation of God's effectiveness, the issuance of plurality from unity, To conclude the hierarchy of beings and the steps of the universe. By carefully reflecting on the discussed topics, one can observe Farabi's innovations and his special explanation.
Although some articles have been written about the problem of Plotini's grace, what distinguishes this article from other articles on this topic is to deal with Farabi's innovations and his special initiatives and solutions in the field of the theory of grace and its ramifications.
This research tries to express Farabi's innovative initiatives in the field of the theory of grace with documentary method and even using first-hand sources as much as possible.

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