Abstract

Inquiring about the secret of the superiority of Mulla Sadra's philosophy to other philosophical schools is a basic question in the field of Islamic philosophy which can be answered based on Sadrian methodology. We can refer to seven theories regarding this methodology. The writers believe that Mulla Sadra had a research model for using the multiple and various sources he had at his disposal. It was in the light of following this model that he succeeded in innovating new theories. In this way, they account for his numerous innovations.There is an eclectic view against the above theory which accuses Mulla Sadra of mixing various thoughts. This theory is incapable of accounting for his innovations.The present paper is an effort to explain one of the most complicated problems of Islamic philosophy based on available proof, while following Mulla Sadra's research model in this regard.