A Methodical Analysis of Plagiarism Allegations in Islamic Philosophy: Defending the Authenticity of Scholarly Works and Upholding Research Ethics
Document Type : pajoohesh
Author
10.22081/jap.2025.78379
Abstract
This article responds to the accusations advanced in “The Khedrīyi School: A Review of Unprecedented Plagiarism in Scholarship” (Ayeneh-ye Pazhuhesh, no. 212, 1404), which alleged instances of plagiarism and research misconduct in the author’s works across three areas (introduction, articles/books, and legal issues). The central issue is an assessment of the validity of these claims and a defense of the authenticity of the works in question within the framework of research ethics. The methodology is based on methodological, content-based, citation, and legal analysis, with reference to the bylaws of the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (2019), the Research Ethics Charter, and the international standards of COPE and ICMJE. Findings indicate that the plagiarism allegations lack credible documentation, methodological clarity, and scholarly coherence, and are instead founded upon undocumented generalizations. While rejecting the accusations, the article emphasizes the necessity of adhering to ethical principles in academic critique and suggests that similar assessments be conducted on the works of all scholars in order to strengthen the culture of scholarly discourse in Iran.
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