Explaining the Ontological Characteristics of Pleasure from the Perspective of the Teachings of Revelation
Akhlāq-i zīstī i.e., Bioethics Journal,
Vol. 10 No. 35 (1399),
1 July 2020
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Page 1-11
https://doi.org/10.22037/bioeth.v10i35.27219
Abstract
Background and Aim: Undoubtedly, pleasure is the most basic need of human beings that discussed by philosophy of ethics. Human instinctively desires pleasure and avoids suffering. The measurement of pleasure criteria was firstly discussed by the famous British philosopher Jeremy Bentham. The aim of this study is to explain the ontological features of pleasure from perspective of the teachings of revelation.
Materials and Methods: In this analytic research with qualitative approach, after reviewing the theoretical literature of the research, the ontological characteristics of pleasure were extracted from verses of the Holy Qur'an and then based on them, ontological approaches were presented.
Findings: The most important ontological characteristics of the pleasure extracted from the Holy Quran include stability and permanence, pure goodness, existential growth, purity, fertility and, security and culm, expansion and inclusion, certainly obtainable, satisfaction and holly life. The regulation of life based on the aforementioned ontological characteristics, creating two approaches of divine guidance and increasing human inner capacity.
Ethical Considerations: In order to organize this research, while observing have been observed the authenticity of the texts, honesty and fidelity.
Conclusion: The findings show that from the perspective of the Holy Quran, pleasure is not a mental and unrealistic subject, but based on revelatory teachings, it is a realistic subject and has some measurable criteria. Although most of the verses of Qur'an are mentioned in the form of advice, but these seemingly simple statements indicate an objective but hidden reality in the heart of the universe.
Cite this article as: Shiravand M, Mirhadi ZA. Explaining the Ontological Characteristics of Pleasure from the Perspective of the Teachings of Revelation. Bioethics Journal 2020; 10(35): e3.
- Philosophy of Ethics; Pleasure; Holy Quran; Ontology
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