A comparative study on similarities and dissimilarities between Illuminationism and Taoism

Undoubtedly, Illuminationism and Taoism are two schools of thought that contain the important and impressive thoughts for different philosophers especially within Islamic and Chinese realms. Regarding to the fact the author tries, by glancing to these schools, to manage a comparative study between them through which their similarities and dissimilarities can be manifested. It is hoped that this comparative study can be regarded as an opening toward dialogue among civilizations, as a primary step for approximating the foundations of two old and great culture, Iran's and China's with which our readers are presented a new horizon.Keywords: Taoism, Tao te ching, the Wise, Illuminationism, Light, Perfect Man