Abstract

This article tries to develop an educational theory, based on a philosophical doctrine- Mulla Sadra's trans-substantial doctrine-, which, like all other educational theories, should be able to deal with issues concerning the goals, contents, methods, structure, and evaluation. In addition, it should be able to pave the way to solve the existing problems in the scene of education, and perhaps to provide some answers for the present scientific questions. Trans-substantial doctrine is an ontological one. In this field, the first question, which is discussed, is the existence or non-existence of the motion. Some thinkers believe that there is no motion, or it is a mere illusion. Among other group, which believe in motion, some like Aristotle and Ibn Sina suppose that it is only in accident, and some other like Mulla Sadra the thinks that it is in substance, and consequently both in substance and accident.According to Mulla Sadra, existence is prior to quiddity. In the other words, man's perfection is posterior to his existence. This perfection, however, cannot be obtained by it self. Soul, which is the conscious part of the body, provides, from within, the substance of motion, and the external circumstances provide the setting for motion. And both of them should be guided and regulated by a superior soul; and perfection cannot be acquired, except through education.