نسبت ميان عقلانيت و كرامت انسان در فلسفه ملاصدرا و كانت

Human Rationality and Dignity in the Philosophies of Mulla Sadra and Kant

In the philosophy of both Mulla Sadra and Kant, "reason" is the highest human faculty, and "rational understanding" the ultimate human understanding. For both philosophers, rationality is the most fundamental human characteristic, and the basis for his innate dignity. The difference between the two philosophers lies, however, on the fact that Mulla Sadra considers theoretical rationality (what one knows) to be the main feature, while Kant regards practical reason (what one wants) the major criterion. Creativity is one of the manifestations of rationality that has attracted the attention of these philosophers. They discuss about creativity in both realms of theory (i.e., in the domain of intellect and imagination) and practice. The difference here lies in the fact that Mulla Sadra explains creativity within the framework of human relation to Active Intellect, while in Kant, it does not have any transcendental source, but is rooted in human autonomy and independent will.