نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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1 دانشآموختۀ دکترا، گروه فلسفه و کلام اسلامی، دانشکدۀ الهیات و معارف اسلامی، دانشگاه ایلام، ایلام، ایران
2 استادیار، گروه آموزش معارف اسلامی، دانشگاه فرهنگیان، تهران، ایران
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
The fundamental problem of the relationship between unity and multiplicity in being is one of the most challenging philosophical issues that has continuously engaged philosophers throughout the history of thought. This article critically examines four prevalent theories concerning the nature of the opposition between unity and multiplicity: (1) opposition by contrariety, (2) opposition by correlation (relational opposition), (3) the denial of any opposition, and (4) the proposal of a fifth type of opposition. After presenting and critically assessing these views and clarifying their inadequacies in accounting for the ontological nature of existence, it is argued that none of these categories can adequately explain the genuine relationship between unity and multiplicity. This shortcoming reveals the necessity of providing a more precise account of the type of opposition involved. By means of a careful analysis of the distinct logical domains of opposition based on the concepts of essential predication and composite predication the article advances a novel theory. According to this theory, the opposition between unity and multiplicity is neither one of contrariety nor correlation; rather, it is most accurately understood as a type of privation and possession (malaka wa ʿadam). This approach offers a coherent and profound framework for understanding the nature of the opposition between unity and multiplicity within the philosophical system and opens new horizons for ontological inquiry.
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