Knowledge According to Allama al-Hilli and Its Peripatetic Foundations

Abstract

This study examines the concept of knowledge as understood by Allama al-Hilli (d. 726 AH), who was both a philosopher and a theologian deeply engaged with the principal issues of philosophy: existence, knowledge, and values. The choice of Allama al-Hilli as the focus of this study stems from his prominent status in his era and his considerable philosophical and theological contributions, which dominate much of his scholarly work.
The research is divided into five sections and a conclusion. The first section presents the theory of knowledge and its significance in philosophical studies. The second explores the relationship between knowledge and science in al-Hilli’s thought. The third addresses the faculties of the soul as defined by al-Hilli, considering them as an entry point into the study of sensory knowledge, which he regards as the primary and essential source of knowledge—discussed in the fourth section. The fifth section investigates rational knowledge and its foundational principles according to al-Hilli.