https://youtu.be/uWL7ImOxgbQ
Al Farabi‘s classification of knowledge based on ontological basis.
Aim for Allah - to meet/see Allah - intellectual see.
Classification of virtue
1. Rational
2. Ethical
Good is of 2 sorts.
1. Sort of which no evil at all in the opposite
2. Sort of which evils are opposite.
Good refers to that which brings about participation in the supreme good.
Hierarchy of virtues:
1. The excellence of the theoretical intellect - attain perfection
2. Knowledge (al-ilm)
3. Wisdom (al-hikmah)
(2) and (3) are the fruit of (1)
Theoretical intellect is better than practical intellect and thereby metaphysics better.
Political science is the way to actualize the ultimate goal of human existence to attain supreme happiness.
Al Farabi’s book’s Arabic language is beautiful, not that difficult.
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