Aql al-Fa'al

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Aql al-Fa'al (

For the first time, Farabi numerated several meanings of aql in his book.^[3]

Farabi tries to reconcile between the peripatetic understanding of active intellect with the Islamic notion of prophecy. Farabi identifies active intellect with Jibril (the angel of revelation in Islam). Humans can be transformed from Aql bi al-Quwwah (potential intellect) into Aql bi al-Fi'l (actual intellect). Thereby men can be free from the darkness of ignorance. Finally aql transforms into Aql al-Mustafad (acquired intellect). In the level that acquires intellect, aql reflects upon its own contents through inquiring among its similarities and distinction.^[1]

See also

• Active intellect
• Islamic philosophy

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