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Sufism and psychiatry

A J Diekman

    The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Modern Western civilization faces an existential crisis of meaninglessness. Sufism offers a path to developing intuitive capacities, potentially solving this dilemma and unlocking human potential.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Philosophy
    • Sufism Studies

    Background:

    • Modern Western civilization grapples with profound questions about existence and purpose.
    • The lack of answers contributes to widespread feelings of meaninglessness and anomie.
    • Psychiatry, bound by rationalism, struggles to address these existential concerns effectively.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the limitations of rationalism in addressing existential questions.
    • To introduce Sufism as a tradition that cultivates intuitive perception for understanding life's purpose.
    • To propose Sufi insights as a potential solution for the crisis of meaning in Western society.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of existentialism and rationalism in psychiatry.
    • Exploration of Sufi principles and their emphasis on intuitive development.

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  • Comparative study of Western philosophical approaches and Sufi epistemology.

    • Main Results:

    • Rationalistic approaches in psychiatry are insufficient for resolving existential dilemmas.
    • Sufism provides a framework for developing higher intuitive capacities.
    • This intuitive capacity is crucial for addressing the "illness" of meaninglessness.

    Conclusions:

    • Western civilization can benefit from Sufi traditions to overcome the crisis of meaning.
    • Developing intuitive perception is key to fulfilling human potential.
    • Integrating Sufi wisdom may offer a path toward a more meaningful existence.