A virtue-based and comparative reading of Ibn Sina and Mula Sadra’s epistemological theory

Virtue-based epistemological theories are a branch of extrovert epistemology and theories introduced by Alvin Plantinga, Ernest Sosa, Linda Zagzebski are among these theories. They believe that virtue has a notable role in the formation of true belief. In addition, the elements of reliable process, episteme power with the right function, will, responsibility, and so on lead to the value of belief. Ibn Sina and Mula Sadra have highlighted the effects of virtue, virtual power, reliable process, will, responsibility, and the like on episteme. Virtue based reading of their epistemology highlights many similarities between Ibn Sian, Mula Sadra, and Zagzebski’s opinions. Mula Sadra theory, compared to that of Ibn Sian, is more consistent with contemporary virtue-based theories. Ibn Sian’s theory, on the other hand, is closer to Aristotle’s theory of the interaction between virtue and episteme. Moreover, observation of ethical elements in episteme is consistent with Mula Sadra’s philosophical bases. On the other hand, Ibn Sina’s theory of episteme is inconsistent with some of his philosophical bases in terms of observing ethical elements.