An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mysticism (درآمدی بر فلسفه عرفان), Qom, Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, 2014.
This book is a critical study of the well-known work Mysticism and Philosophy by the English philosopher Walter Terence Stace. At the beginning of each chapter, a summary of Stace’s views is presented; this is followed by a section titled Observations, where his views are analyzed and critiqued, and alternative perspectives rooted in Islamic philosophy and mysticism are offered.
The reason for selecting this work for analysis is its significance and influence among researchers in the field. Stace’s book is frequently used in courses on the philosophy of mysticism in both seminary and university settings.
According to the author, this method should be applied to all major and influential works—whether by domestic or international scholars—so that we may benefit from the insights of great thinkers around the world while remaining cautious of their possible errors and shortcomings.