An Inquiry into Reason and Rationality and its Self-Sufficiency in the Philosopher's View with an Emphasis on Answering the Doubts of the Opponents of Philosophy

The contrast between philosophical intellect and religious intellect as well as the denial of philosophical intellectuality are among the new discussions dealt with by some authors in the sphere of religious thought. Self-sufficiency of philosophical intellect and its slavery in the hands of philosophical rules of the ancient Greece are among other doubts casted upon philosophy. No proper understanding of the meaning of intellect and intellectuality in Islamic philosophy and insufficient acquaintance with pure thoughts of that philosophy are among the main reasons for such misunderstandings. The present article reviews the meanings of these terms in original texts of Islamic philosophy to answer the abovementioned objections and doubts.