On the Identity of the Knower and the Known

Document Type : Research Article

Author

Payam-e Noor University Isfahan

Abstract

This article is a critical analysis of the ideas for and against the theory of identity of the knower and the known. The following points are emphasized in this article:
i) Theory of identity and the representative character of knowledge
ii) Critical analysis of perfection of soul through identity with the cognitive forms, which is in contradiction with the idea of activeness of the soul
iii) Premises of the theory of identity and the effects of doubts about the premises on the theory
iv) The results of the theory in terms of practice and faith, and in terms of whether understanding issues such as resurrection of the body and embodiment of deeds depends on accepting the theory

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