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Authors

• Mashood Abiola Saad ¹
• Reza Bakhshayesh ²

¹ M.A, Student, Department of Islamic Philosophy, Higher Education Complex of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Faculty of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Al-Mustafa International University, Iran.

² Assistant Prof, Department of Islamic Philosophy, Higher Education Complex of Philosophy and Religious Studies Faculty of Philosophy and Religious studies, Al-Mustafa International University, Iran.

Abstract

SUBJECT & OBJECTIVES: This research paper aims to delve into the foundational beliefs and principles of Yoruba Philosophy and Transcendental wisdom regarding the human body, including its composition, function, and significance, aiming to explore the similarities and differences in their interpretations and comparative analysis between these two philosophies.
METHOD & FINDING: By utilizing library research, descriptive analysis, and analytical approaches, this study provides a comprehensive examination of the concept of the human body in the realms of Yoruba Philosophy and Transcendental Wisdom. It investigates how these philosophical perspectives influence cultural practices, rituals, and beliefs related to the human body in Yoruba and Islamic societies, critically reflecting on the implications of these varied philosophical views for understanding the nature of the human body, its connection to the soul, and its place within cosmology and metaphysics.
CONCLUSION: The study conducts a comparative analysis of the human body in Yoruba Philosophy and Transcendent Wisdom, highlighting the divergent perspectives. In Yoruba Philosophy, the human body is viewed as an essential aspect of an individual's holistic existence, intricately connected to spiritual and material realms. It is considered to embody various spiritual essences and energies crucial for achieving internal equilibrium. The body also holds significant cultural and social value, representing personal and communal identities. Conversely, in Transcendental Wisdom, the human body is seen as a transient vessel facilitating the soul's pursuit of enlightenment and divine knowledge, portraying it as a means for its transcendental journey.

Keywords

• Human Body
• Imaginal Body
• Orunmila
• Yoruba Philosophy
• Transcendental wisdom

Main Subjects

• Philosophical and Theological Knowledge
• Religious Studies

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