Reinterpreting the Personal Unity of Existence in Light of Metaphysical Grounding; from Vagueness to Precision

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
H. Imanikia 1
A. Nasiri Mahalati 2
Z. Hajinia 2
1 Department of Philosophy and logic, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Islamic philosophy, Shahid Motahari Faculty of Theology and Islamic Studies, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
10.58209/jpt.5.1.45
Abstract
Through the Personal Unity of Existence, Mulla Sadra explains the relationship between the necessary and contingent beings using concepts such as manifestations and appearances. While they align with the PUE, their linguistic vagueness may lead to multiple interpretations. This study, adopting an analytical-critical approach and drawing on metaphysical grounding, seeks to provide a framework for resolving this vagueness. Grounding, characterized by its non-causal nature and hyper-intentionality, enables a redefinition of these Sadrian notions. It also contributes to clarifying Mulla Sadra’s terminology and a more precise understanding of the necessary-contingent relationship. By integrating traditional and analytical perspectives, this research highlights the potential of metaphysical grounding in analyzing Sadra’s theory.

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