Incorporeity of Soul in the Views of Seyyed Morteza and Allamah Helli
Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Associate Professor in Department of Philosophy, Tehran University
2 PhD in Imamiyeh Theology, Tehran University
10.22034/ra.2019.72996.2038
Abstract
Incorporeity of Soul is amongst important issues in Islamic theology and philosophy. Seyyed Morteza and Allamah Helli, two prominent Shiite theologue, adopt different views concerning the nature of Soul. Seyyed Morteza rejects the incorporeity of soul and denies the substantial immateriality of it. His main reason is dependence and coherence of intellectual and logical deeds to corporal affairs. However, Allamah Helli accepts the incorporeity of soul. The current research is an attempt to inquire into the reasons of Seyyed Morteza for rejecting the immateriality of soul and submit evidences for the position adopted by Allamah Helli. Allamah has investigated and criticized the views of the opponent theologues in his treatises and asserted that their views on rejecting incorporeity of soul, in spite of some advantages, suffer from some deficiencies. Though skeptical in his position, Allamah cites the incorporeity of perception as the major reason for incorporeity of soul. Yet, as a theologue, he adopts the approach of incorporeity of soul.
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