Largely remembered today—and often sharply critiqued—as a scholar of Islamic philosophy and mysticism, Henry Corbin (1903–1978) resisted confinement to what he called the “ghetto of Orientalism.” His expansive body of work, spanning Protestant theology, Shiʿite philosophy, Neoplatonism, and Gnosticism, shaped a dynamic framework for comparative religious studies, a compelling ecumenical theology, and a distinctive philosophical anthropology that bridged intellectual traditions of East and West, establishing him as one of the most influential scholars of religion in the twentieth century. Yet the sheer breadth of Corbin’s scholarship can be daunting. Readers often struggle to discern the unity underlying his diverse intellectual pursuits or to grasp how he journeyed, as he later put it, “from Heidegger to Suhrawardi.” This challenge is further compounded by his phenomenological approach, which sought to “bring to life” the texts and figures he studied while blurring the boundaries between his own ideas and those of his subjects. While Corbin’s legacy has sparked debate within academic circles, his ideas have also profoundly influenced both religious thought and artistic practice. Catalyzed by renewed scholarly interest, this collection brings together researchers from diverse fields to offer fresh perspectives on his work, life, and legacy. Rather than imposing a singular, fixed interpretation—whether critical or laudatory—it explores the many ways in which his thought has been engaged, expanded, and adapted. The volume presents a spectrum of sometimes contrasting approaches, examining how contemporary encounters with Corbin’s ideas shape both the academic study of religion and its lived, spiritual expressions.

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Introduction: Corbin Today

  • Hadi Fakhoury

摘要

Largely remembered today—and often sharply critiqued—as a scholar of Islamic philosophy and mysticism, Henry Corbin (1903–1978) resisted confinement to what he called the “ghetto of Orientalism.” His expansive body of work, spanning Protestant theology, Shiʿite philosophy, Neoplatonism, and Gnosticism, shaped a dynamic framework for comparative religious studies, a compelling ecumenical theology, and a distinctive philosophical anthropology that bridged intellectual traditions of East and West, establishing him as one of the most influential scholars of religion in the twentieth century. Yet the sheer breadth of Corbin’s scholarship can be daunting. Readers often struggle to discern the unity underlying his diverse intellectual pursuits or to grasp how he journeyed, as he later put it, “from Heidegger to Suhrawardi.” This challenge is further compounded by his phenomenological approach, which sought to “bring to life” the texts and figures he studied while blurring the boundaries between his own ideas and those of his subjects. While Corbin’s legacy has sparked debate within academic circles, his ideas have also profoundly influenced both religious thought and artistic practice. Catalyzed by renewed scholarly interest, this collection brings together researchers from diverse fields to offer fresh perspectives on his work, life, and legacy. Rather than imposing a singular, fixed interpretation—whether critical or laudatory—it explores the many ways in which his thought has been engaged, expanded, and adapted. The volume presents a spectrum of sometimes contrasting approaches, examining how contemporary encounters with Corbin’s ideas shape both the academic study of religion and its lived, spiritual expressions.