Identification and Analysis of Social Capital in the Thought of Imam Musa Sadr(with Emphasis on Network Theory)

the present survey is formed with the aim of achieving the concept of “social capital” in Emam Mosa Sadr’s system of philosophy; in this regard, his works which are regarded as the achievement of theological leadership coexistence in a community made up of different religions and cults are studied.

In the present study, “library method”, “documentary method” and “content analysis method of descriptive- analytic type” are used for gathering information, referring to data and analyzing the matters; respectively.

according to Emam Mosa Sadr's thought, network concept, unlike the classic theories, is not only based on the human relationships, but also is made up of whole creation with its all obvious and hidden layers and aspects.

Sadr regards the creation as an extensive social network that being in accordance with it, benefits human by potential and de facto sources which are the achievements of the social capital of this enormous social network.