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Enlightenment, the issue of Despite being deeply rooted
human identity and its in Islamic philosophy, Misbah
associated concerns continued Yazdi's profound understanding
to be a central focus in both of Islam has enabled him to
pre-modern and postmodern present novel viewpoints in
periods. Western philosophy response to advancements in
struggled to provide a empirical sciences. He does
satisfactory response to these not seek to negate the
inquiries; While Islamic accomplishments of experimental
philosophy thrived under the sciences but emphasizes the
guidance of Misbah Yazdi. separation between the realm
Misbah Yazdi notable of identity and the human
achievement lay in his ability soul.
to reconcile philosophical It is crucial to acknowledge
approaches with the teachings the most significant literary
of the Qur’an. He prioritized works concerning human
the soul over the body, identity and elucidate their
defining human beings shortcomings in the
primarily in terms of their following:
soul rather than their physical - “A Dialogue on Personal
body or the combination of Identity and Immortality”,
the two. authored by Perry in 1978,
The existence of the human exemplifies scholarly precision
soul serves as a crucial and thoroughness in its
element in resolving numerous exploration of the subject
problems of human identity. matter.
However, this article does not
delve into the evidence - Perry in “Personal
supporting the existence of Identity”, published in 2008,
the human soul from Misbah brings together the
Yazdi's perspective. invaluable contributions of
esteemed philosophers from
