Analysis of Truth In Knowledge From The Viewpoint of Islamic Philosophy With An Emphasis On Transcendent Wisdom

Definition of knowledge is one the most important problems in epistemology which itself gives rise to much debate and stances taken by opponents and proponents. Truth as the most significant and frequently used elements of knowledge is common to most of definitions of knowledge. The element ‘truth’ is seen in the definitions Muslim philosophers as well as westernepistemologists present for knowledge. In their definitions they draw attentions to the analysis of“truth”. By presenting adequate analysis for truth, Islamic philosophers put an end to the controversies by their giving due explanation to the problem of knowledge. This article deals with truth and its various analysesfrom Islamic philosophers particularly the advocates of transcendent philosophy.