| Article Title En | Thomas Aquinas and Mulla Sadra on the Soul-Body Problem: A Comparative Investigation |
|---|---|
| Authors | Reza Rezazadeh |
| Journal | Journal of Shia Islamic Studies |
| Publication Name En | Journal of Shia Islamic Studies |
| Page number | 13 |
| Page Number To | 428 |
| Volume number | 4 |
| Paper Type | Full Paper |
| Published At | 2011 |
| Journal Grade | ISI |
| Journal Type | Typographic |
| Journal Country | United Kingdom |
Abstract
Thomas Aquinas and Mulla Sadra both criticized the previous theories on the soul-body problem, which held that the body is a mere instrument in the employ of the soul. Instead, they, following Aristotle, regard the connection between the soul and the body as form and matter since, they thought of it as an essential connection not accidental. Despite this initial similarity there are differences between Aquinas and Sadra on this problem which in the end lead them to two distinctive results