Philosophy between its total history and its cosmic present

Abstract

This study examines the crisis of contemporary philosophical discourse through a critique of the totalizing tendency that has dominated the history of Western philosophy, reducing it to a single epistemological model that claims universal truth while excluding other philosophical traditions, particularly Arab philosophy. It seeks to identify the intellectual foundations of this totalizing perspective by analyzing its philosophical roots as manifested in major systematic traditions and highlighting their implications for philosophy, politics, and culture. The paper further explores the transformations that have shaped contemporary philosophical thought, emphasizing the emergence of an open philosophy grounded in plurality, dialogue, and the recognition of difference rather than ideological or geographical boundaries. It argues that overcoming the current crisis of philosophy requires dismantling closed philosophical systems and reinterpreting the history of philosophy from a genuinely universal perspective that embraces diverse civilizational contributions. Such an approach makes it possible to establish a more open, contemporary, and inclusive philosophical discourse capable of responding to current global challenges while promoting diversity, dialogue, and human coexistence.