Analyzing the document of fundamental transformation of education with regard to the foundations of the value theory of mystical education

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Islamic Azad University of Arak

2 Department of Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Arak, Iran, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Payam Noor University

3 Assistant Professor, Management and Planning, Humanities, Islamic Azad University, Arak,

10.22084/rjir.2025.30850.3909

Abstract

The main objective of this research is: to identify the foundations of the value theory of mystical education with regard to the Fundamental Development Document of Education and the National Curriculum of the Islamic Republic. Research methodology: In terms of the applied purpose and in terms of data collection, it is a descriptive-analytical approach with a qualitative approach and the statistical population is the Fundamental Development Document of the Islamic Republic. The data collection tool is a checklist for recording the concepts of categories related to the components of value theory (ethics and beauty), which is approved by experts in the field of education. The collected data are first summarized, then presented and interpreted to draw conclusions. Findings: The foundations of the value theory of mystical education have been considered within the framework of ethics and beauty in the National Development Document and the National Curriculum, which have been directly and indirectly raised in the aforementioned documents. Conclusion: Ethics is one of the innate virtues of humans. All particles of the universe are moving towards perfection. The way to harmonize with the continuous system of the world on the path towards the desired perfection is to acquire moral virtues. This should be considered in all areas of the education system in order to provide the basis for the ultimate goal of mystical education, which is spiritual growth, a good life, and divine proximity. An aesthetic understanding of the world and attention to true and reasonable beauties will automatically guide humans towards the world of meaning and the world of existence, that is, divinity, and will open up an inner transformation for the learners.

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