Matin Research Journal

Matin Research Journal

Anthropology in the Thought of Imam Khomeini

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Ali Ahmad Naseh 1
Majid Asadi 2
1 Associate Professor and Faculty Member of Qom University, Qom, Iran
2 Ph.D. Student in Comparative Interpretation of Qom University, Qom, Iran
Abstract
The subject matter of anthropology is studying human being as well as human conditions in general and particular, individual and social, theoretical and practical issues. On this basis, anthropology encompasses several scientific disciplines. Hence, the roots of anthropology can be traced in humanities, art, experimental sciences and social sciences. With the advent of Islam and its revealed teachings, the Quran, as the most important source, opened new horizons about human nature. An interesting point about the Quran is its comprehensibility and at times exclusiveness, which go hand in hand. The Islamic teachings speak vastly about human being through traditions, theology, philosophy and mysticism. Imam Khomeini has discussed humanistic anthropology as well as Quranic anthropology and their differences. Imam Khomeini maintained that revealed, proper and comprehensive anthropology was necessary for individual and collective life.
Keywords
Imam Khomeini’s anthropology
Quranic anthropology
Islamic Anthropology
Human Nature
perfect man
comparative anthropology
Western anthropology
contemporary man
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