نشریه نثر پژوهی ادب فارسی، دانشگاه شهید باهنر کرمان،نثر فارسی Journal of Prose Studies in Persian Literature
نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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1 استاد مدعو دانشگاه خوارزمی، بخش زبان و ادبیات فارسی، دانشگاه خوارزمی، البرز، ایران.
2 نویسندۀ مسئول. استاد بخش زبان و ادبیات فارسی، دانشگاه تهران، تهران، ایران.
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Purpose: The books Nasihat al-Muluk (The Counsel for Kings) and Siyasat-nameh (The Book of Politics) are among the most prominent works of Persian political and ethical literature, both of which were formed in the cultural and historical contexts of ancient and Islamic Iran. Each of these two works, composed in different periods, offers guidance on governance, political ethics, and social administration. This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of the intellectual content of these two works, focusing on similarities and differences in ethical, political, and social concepts.
Method and Research: Adopting a qualitative approach, this study employed content analysis of Saadi’s Nasihat al-Muluk and Nizam al-Mulk’s Siyasat-nameh. The research involved extracting key themes, comparing similarities and differences, and examining the historical and cultural contexts in which the two works were produced.
Findings and Conclusions: The findings indicated that both works emphasize the importance of justice, ethics in governance, and the ruler’s responsibility toward the people, yet they do so through distinct approaches. Siyasat-nameh, with its focus on the practical and structural aspects of governance, such as military organization, taxation systems, espionage, and bureaucratic relations, reflects Nizam al-Mulk’s practical experience as a prominent politician. In contrast, Nasihat al-Muluk, using literary language, anecdotes, and parables, underscores the ruler’s moral character, wisdom, and the impact of personal conduct on society. Another difference lies in the type of audience and writing style: Siyasat-nameh was written specifically for kings and political elites, using a more formal tone, whereas Nasihat al-Muluk, with its literary and accessible diction, addresses a broader readership. Both works advocate shared values such as justice, wisdom, and avoidance of tyranny; however, Siyasat-nameh primarily stresses the preservation of political order, while Nasihat al-Muluk focuses on the moral and spiritual upbringing of the ruler. Moreover, although the influence of Islamic culture and Iranian traditions is evident in both works, Nasihat al-Muluk displays these values with a stronger literary and mystical inflection.
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