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Henry Corbin and Suhrawardi: Reclaiming Light, Vision, and the Reality of Being
This article explores a radical rethinking of reality through the philosophies of Henry Corbin and Suhrawardi. Moving beyond modern representation, it presents being as lightโdynamic, graded, and self-disclosing. The world is no longer a collection of objects, but a field of presence that must be seen rather than analyzed. By recovering imagination as an organ…
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The Imaginal World of Iran: Henry Corbin and the Esoteric Heart of Shiโism
This article explores the forgotten metaphysical dimension of Islam through the philosophy of Henry Corbin and the spiritual tradition of Shiโite Iran. Moving beyond political and legal interpretations, it uncovers a world structured by light, sacred time, and the hidden presence of the Imam. Central to this vision is the imaginal worldโan ontological realm where…
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The Power of Clicks and Sharing: Human Behavior in the Age of Digital Civilization
In the digital age, the smallest human gestureโthe click of an index fingerโhas become one of the most powerful forces shaping social interaction, reputation, and influence. This essay examines how clicking and sharing have transformed human behavior in cyberspace. From forming friendships and generating digital approval to mobilizing political narratives and economic value, the culture…
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Analisis Konflik IranโIsraelโAmerika Serikat : Geopolitik, Intelijen, dan Risiko Eskalasi
Artikel ini menyajikan analisis mendalam mengenai konflik IranโIsraelโAmerika Serikat hingga 8 Maret 2026 dalam perspektif geopolitik, keamanan, dan intelijen strategis. Kajian ini membahas tujuan perang, sistem persenjataan, serta dinamika operasi militer yang melibatkan kekuatan udara, rudal, dan operasi siber. Selain itu, artikel ini menguraikan peran kepemimpinan politik seperti Benjamin Netanyahu dan Donald Trump, serta dampak…
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Tajalli and the Ontological Structure of Manifestation: Toward a Luminous Metaphysics
This essay examines the ontological significance of tajalli in the thought of Henry Corbin and Ibn สฟArabi. It reconstructs Being as graded manifestation and explores the metaphysical implications of luminous hierarchy, imaginal mediation, and divine self-disclosure within Islamic philosophy.
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Chinaโs Economic Statecraft in ASEAN: Trade, BRI, and Strategic Leverage
Chinaโs economic engagement with ASEAN has evolved into a sophisticated system of strategic leverage. Trade dominance, infrastructure expansion through the Belt and Road Initiative, currency maneuvering, and diaspora networks collectively form Beijingโs economic statecraft toolkit. While ASEAN benefits from market access and infrastructure financing, structural asymmetry creates vulnerabilities. This article examines the geopolitical implications of…
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Cultural Engineering in the Planetary Age: AI, Techno-Religion, and the Crisis of Human Consciousness
The planetary age is not merely a technological transition but a profound reconfiguration of human existence. As artificial intelligence, digital infrastructures, and algorithmic systems reshape the production of knowledge and the structure of perception, culture itself becomes engineered rather than inherited. This essay explores how techno-religion, automated knowledge, and the acceleration of digital life are…
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From Clearing to Imaginal Depth: Rethinking Ontology After the End of Metaphysics
This article explores the philosophical encounter between Martin Heidegger and Henry Corbin, focusing on ontology after the end of metaphysics. While Heidegger grounded Being in finitude and ecstatic temporality, Corbin articulated the imaginal world and angelic mediation as differentiated modes of manifestation. The central question remains: can vertical articulation preserve the ontological difference without regressing…
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The Cosmic Mind and Civilizational Survival: Cosmology, Power, and Strategic Culture in the Indonesian Archipelago
This article explores how cosmology functions as the deep foundation of power, territorial consciousness, and civilizational survival. Drawing from The Cosmic Mind, it examines Indonesian cosmology as a living knowledge system shaping strategic culture, sovereignty, and collective identity. Beyond material definitions of national defense, this work argues that civilizations are sustained by shared metaphysical imagination…