Ghazali, by reinterpreting the accumulated knowledge from various disciplines, acquires a central position in Islamic thought with unparalleled clarity. Perhaps even more importantly, he transforms his intellectual journey, which is centered around understanding humanity, into a quest for self-understanding. This endeavor makes him one of the rare thinkers in the history of thought, whose understanding of human beings is as significant as the ideas he presents. The starting point of this book, which explores how Ghazali approaches human beings, defines their purpose in this world, and examines the role of education in the process of achieving this purpose, is the notion that humans come into this world with a desire for fulfillment. In pursuit of this goal, which Ghazali describes as the "yearning for perfection," human beings chase temporary, limited, and unsatisfying forms of perfection that often fail to fulfill them in the end. Ghazali speaks of a true state of perfection that has both a physical and metaphysical dimension, encompassing all the roles of human life and ultimately leading to tranquility. This state signifies the grasp of one's own truth by understanding one's true essence, thereby attaining ultimate happiness.
ISBN : 9786257800105
Print Year : November 2020
Page Count : 294
