Conceptology and the Explication of the Quiddity of “Open Society” From the View of Imām ‘Alī (a)

God created the human inherently social, and made the continuation of his life and actualization of his talents dependent on the relationship with the society. From the beginning, by understanding this fact, the human tried to seek the proper course of living and perceive the ideal society. Of the most controversial topics propounded in the present era is the expression “open society.”  In the study at hand, disregarding the approaches of different thinkers, Alawite knowledge is alluded to, and exploration and conceptology of the open society from the view of Imām ‘Alī (a) is done. The chosen method is descriptive-analytical and the data was gathered using a library method. Conceptology of open society depends on the goal of the society and the people of that society. In monotheistic approach, the most important goal of the society is moving toward the highest kingdom as well as growth. According to the findings of the research, a society is open wherein there is no obstacle, imposed by that very society, to the comprehensive growth of its people. Human societies have two pillars of people and governance. Based on Alawite teachings, governance is a divinely trusted affair which is bestowed upon some individuals by God; if the divinely appointed governance is accepted by the people, then it would be established. Divine governance can be divided into three spheres of governing model, governing rites, and the governor. What is certain is that the quiddity, function, and expectations in these three spheres in an open society are in line with the removal of obstacles as for the growth course and cultivation of humans.

کلیدواژه ها:

Open Society ، government ، Freedom ، Nahj al-Balāgha ، Imām ‘Alī (a)