"Re-reading the legacy of Wittgenstein and Qazi Saeed Qomi in the context of reflective humanities."

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1 Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Theology and Ethics, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

2 PhD student, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

3 Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Theology and Ethics, Payam Noor University, yazd, Iran.

10.30465/scs.2024.50330.2933

Abstract

The incognizability of God is a fundamental question in the philosophy of religion. This article, through a comparative analysis of the views of Ludwig Wittgenstein and Qazi Saeed Qomi, examines the epistemological challenges associated with this issue. Wittgenstein, emphasizing the limitations of language in describing metaphysical truths, considers the knowledge of God to be beyond the capabilities of human language. In contrast, Qazi Qomi, emphasizing the importance of a correct understanding of religious sources, believes that knowledge of God can be attained through deep contemplation of these sources, but its admixture with human beliefs can lead to misunderstandings in religion.



This article, through a careful examination of the works of both philosophers, shows that although both acknowledge epistemological limitations in the knowledge of God, there are fundamental differences in their concept of knowledge, approach to religion, and their theological implications. This comparison contributes to a deeper understanding of the challenges involved in the incognizability of God in both Eastern and Western philosophical traditions.

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