Document Type : Research paper

Authors

• elaheh sattari ¹
• Hossein shamsabadi ²

¹ postdoctoral researcher at Hakim sabzevari university

² Associate Professor of Arabic Language and Literature Hakim Sabzevari University

Abstract

The concepts of "non-existence," "death," and "nothingness" have long been fundamental in mysticism and Sufism, which have evolved to take on different nuances today. Death and non-existence represent the highest qualities of a human being in mysticism, elevating them to sublime states. Despite the proliferation of materialistic and humanistic discussions in contemporary mysticism and philosophy, the notions of death and non-existence persist strongly among spiritualists and modern philosophical theorists. Notably, Meister Eckhart, one of the most influential figures in contemporary spirituality, has extensively addressed the theme of non-existence in his renowned works. Through his views and writings, he emphasizes concepts such as selflessness, poverty, detachment, and transcendence. Recognizing the significance of this discourse and its reflections in contemporary Arabic poetic texts, this paper endeavors to analyze these principles in the poetry of Wadih Sa'adeh, a prominent and innovative Lebanese poet. Drawing from mystical, surrealist, nihilist, and Cartesian philosophical sources, Sa'adeh has conferred broad significance upon the concept of non-existence in his poetry. The article seeks to correlate the theoretical foundations of Meister Eckhart's ideas with the relationship between Wadih's poetry and the concept of Eckhartian non-existence. The research findings indicate that Wadih Sa'adeh has incorporated various elements and characteristics of an exalted and Eckhartian mortal human in his poetry, although his thematic emphasis deviates from the divine aspect

Keywords

• Nothingness, Eckhart, Wadih Sa'
• adeh, Contemporary Poetry, Modern Philosophy

Main Subjects

• Methodical critique and analysis of literary texts in Arabic New critical approach