Anthropology in the Thought of Imam Khomeini

The subject matter of anthropology is studying human being as well as human conditions in general and particular, individual and social, theoretical and practical issues. On this basis, anthropology encompasses several scientific disciplines. Hence, the roots of anthropology can be traced in humanities, art, experimental sciences and social sciences. With the advent of Islam and its revealed teachings, the Quran, as the most important source, opened new horizons about human nature. An interesting point about the Quran is its comprehensibility and at times exclusiveness, which go hand in hand. The Islamic teachings speak vastly about human being through traditions, theology, philosophy and mysticism. Imam Khomeini has discussed humanistic anthropology as well as Quranic anthropology and their differences. Imam Khomeini maintained that revealed, proper and comprehensive anthropology was necessary for individual and collective life.