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HoP 186 - To Be, Continued - Mulla Sadra on Existence

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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The Primacy of Existence

Sadra's view is diametrically opposed to that of Suhravadi on the Primacy of Essence, or existence. He associates this position especially with mystical authors like Ibn Arabi and Al-Kunawi. The Primacy of Existence is developed at great length in the four journeys but also in other works by Sadra for instance a handy little text called the Wisdom of the Throne.

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