Avicenna on the Objectives and the Methods of Training; Based on Perception Process

The main purpose of this study is to identify, according to Avicenna's views, the elements of perception and its different types, and also its training results of which we can use in upbringing. We’ll first, based on our findings, indicate that in Avicinna’s views, ‘ego’ (Nafs) plays very important role such that we can say that it is the cornerstone of perception. Then, after having some words on perception, its definition, and its types and levels, we’ll consider its educational implications, specifically targets and procedure centered on perception basis. Finally, ‘achieving bliss’ is recognized as an ultimate aim of Avicenna education system. However, achieving such aim is associated with achieving some secondary objectives, such as development of sensory, imagination, intellect, and intuitive understanding abilities. Therefore, the training methods resulted from this study will be: active usage of the senses, remembering, to orient imagination and creativity, intellectual development, research-based training, thought strengthening, intuition or verbal and esoteric observation (guess), and syncretic methods.