Abstract:
Reason has many functions and achievements In research "within rellglon" and "concerning rellglon" as well as In rellgloslty and reallzatlon of rellglon. From among eight classlflcatlons of functions, the most Important one Is dividing It to general and particular functions, which Is discussed In brief. While confessing that such a subject may not be discussed sufflclently In an article , the author has proposed a plan titled" Detailed Structure of Function and Appllcatlon of Reason In Study of Rellglon" which may be employed as an Introduction to an Inclusive and perfect research.
Machine summary:
Collection of functions of reason, among other things, may be classlfled as follows: Functions and appllcatlons of reason concerning rellglon may be classlfled In various ways, for example: First) Division of functions of reason In terms of the role the application of reason plays In discovering propositions of the four fields of religion {Theology, Morality, Religious Judgments and Knowledge) 1-1- As the whole argument (and as sufficient cause to understand and prove a proposition) 1-2- As a part of argument (and associate cause to understand and prove) Second) Division of the functions of reason In terms of Its various applications: 1-1- Concerning religion 1-2- Within religion.
26 / Alhlkmah/ No. 1/ Winter 2008 Knowledge-generating, sense-making, and sense-assessing roles of reason In the field of religion appear both In discovering religion and In application of other arguments and proofs - for example, In helping to make use of the Holy Quran, and verbal and practical tradition to find Divine wllls and In realization and application of religion.
To recognize qualities of topics and Issues discussed In theoretical and practical philosophies as well as characteristics of the fields such as religious knowledge, theology, morality, and judgments, It plays a critical role In the process of discovering religion, designing and establishing rules and laws governing discovering religious propositions and teachings In each of the epistemic fields.
Keywords:
reason
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sources of rellglon
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study of rellglon
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Methodology for discovery of