Comparison of Panenteism and Sufi Metaphysics: Example of Spinoza and Hallacı Mansur

In that study which compares pananteism and sufi metaphysics, firstly these two divinity beliefs are discussed, and then their similarities and differences are included in a detailed way. Starting from this point of view, it is emphasized that Spinoza who is mostly considered as panteist has also a panenteist side. Relying on his own works Spinoza's panenteist God view is discussed and various arguements are given. Afterwards, Hallacı Mansur who experienced sufi metaphysics, the last degree in the sufic life, and lost his life for that belief is dicsussed, and the sufi metaphysical examples from his life is given. In that study the comparison of panenteizm and sufi metaphysics on the basis of these two name is aimed.