Rasprava o dobru i sreći
A Discussion on Goodness and Happiness

Summary/Abstract: This is a translation of an excerpt from a prom¬inent book entitled Akhlaq-e Nasiri by Nasiruddin Tusi, which consists of three parts: ethics, economics and politics. The book made a profound and recognizable impact on all important subsequent books in the area of Islamic ethics. The author, Nasiruddin Tusi, demonstrated brilliance and knowledge in almost all scientific areas of his period. He was particularly prominent in the field of philosophy, logic, ethics, astronomy and theology. He is report¬ed to have authored a large number of books, some researchers claim even 150 books. Since each human activity has a specific goal, the process of perfecting and completing of human soul also has its specific goal. The goal of completing a human soul is its happiness, which represents its goodness. Therefore, the priority of knowing the essence of goodness and happiness is essential for initiating the striving towards perfection, and for zeal to become dominant in a seeker, whereby his content and good mood would be completely enhanced for the purpose of reaching his goal.

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