The Path Towards Mysticism: A Critical Examination of Hayy Ibn Yaqzan
Thesis advisor: Nasser Behnegar === Hayy Ibn Yaqzan is a novel whose protagonist seeks intellectual knowledge and spiritual fulfillment over a lifetime of scientific experimentation and solitary rumination. The culmination of his efforts is not to independently verify the Islamic faith, as his final...
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ndltd-BOSTON-oai-dlib.bc.edu-bc-ir_1017782019-05-10T07:35:01Z The Path Towards Mysticism: A Critical Examination of Hayy Ibn Yaqzan Nemeth, Keith Thesis advisor: Nasser Behnegar Text thesis 2010 Boston College English electronic application/pdf Hayy Ibn Yaqzan is a novel whose protagonist seeks intellectual knowledge and spiritual fulfillment over a lifetime of scientific experimentation and solitary rumination. The culmination of his efforts is not to independently verify the Islamic faith, as his final product differs dramatically from their dogma. Instead, he is looking to seek knowledge, not empathy from his Creator by knowing him directly, instead of worshiping him through the process of prayer. This education alienates him from the society on the other island, as they are unable or unwilling to follow his example. By accepting this path, instead of following the dominant creed and code of the populous, Hayy is unable to live comfortably within that setting and must return to his place of solitaire amongst nature. Ibn Tufayl Islamic Philosophy Islamic Science Islamic Theology Mysticism Copyright is held by the author, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise noted. Thesis (MA) — Boston College, 2010. Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Discipline: Political Science. 139664 http://hdl.handle.net/2345/1178 |
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Thesis advisor: Nasser Behnegar === Hayy Ibn Yaqzan is a novel whose protagonist seeks intellectual knowledge and spiritual fulfillment over a lifetime of scientific experimentation and solitary rumination. The culmination of his efforts is not to independently verify the Islamic faith, as his final product differs dramatically from their dogma. Instead, he is looking to seek knowledge, not empathy from his Creator by knowing him directly, instead of worshiping him through the process of prayer. This education alienates him from the society on the other island, as they are unable or unwilling to follow his example. By accepting this path, instead of following the dominant creed and code of the populous, Hayy is unable to live comfortably within that setting and must return to his place of solitaire amongst nature. === Thesis (MA) — Boston College, 2010. === Submitted to: Boston College. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. === Discipline: Political Science. |
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