Aesthetics in the View of Allameh Jafari: An Analysis of Objectivism and Subjectivism in the Concept of Beauty

This study examines Allameh Mohammad-Taqi Jafari’s perspective on the nature of beauty and its relationship to objective and subjective concepts. A fundamental question in the philosophy of aesthetics is whether beauty is an objective quality, independent of individual experience, or a subjective matter, dependent on personal perception and emotions. Allameh Jafari, a contemporary Islamic philosopher, emphasizes the integration of reason and emotion, viewing beauty not merely as a subjective phenomenon but as intrinsically connected to perfection and truth. This article analyzes his works and ideas, comparing his view with those of Western philosophers such as Immanuel Kant, in order to elucidate the place of aesthetics within Islamic philosophy through the lens of objective and subjective notions. The findings suggest that, for Allameh Jafari, beauty is a synthesis of subjective and objective dimensions, comprehensible not only within the realm of individual experience but also in relation to absolute truth. The study seeks to clarify the fundamental distinctions between objective and subjective approaches to beauty and their connection to the philosophical principles of Islam.