<article xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" article-type="Research Article" dtd-version="1.0"><front><journal-meta><journal-id journal-id-type="pmc">sjahss</journal-id><journal-id journal-id-type="pubmed">SJAHSS</journal-id><journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">SJAHSS</journal-id><issn>2788-9424</issn></journal-meta><article-meta><article-id pub-id-type="doi">https://doi.org/10.47310/sjahss.2023.v03i01.002</article-id><title-group><article-title>The Concept of Insan Kamil (Perfect Man) in Sufi Mysticism: A Comparative Study with the Last Man and Democratic Man in Nietzsche and Rawls' Political Thought</article-title></title-group><contrib-group><contrib contrib-type="author"><name><given-names>Shafiu</given-names><surname>Alidu</surname></name></contrib><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff-a" /></contrib-group><aff-id id="aff-a">Department of Political Science and International Relations, Ibn Haldun University, Turkey</aff-id><abstract>This research paper delves into the different conceptions of human nature and the role of individuals in society as presented by Nietzsche's Last Man, Rawls' Democratic Man and the Perfect Man in Sufism. The objective of this paper is to conduct a comparative analysis of the philosophical works of the two individuals, with a focus on their perspectives on the fundamental aspects of human nature, the purpose of human existence and the ideal society. Nietzsche's Last Man views human beings as weak and aimless, living only for pleasure and comfort, while Rawls' Democratic Man emphasizes the importance of fairness and equality in a just society. Nietzsche's Last Man represents the ultimate endpoint of civilization, where individuals have lost their desire for greatness and are content with mediocrity. In contrast, Rawls' Democratic Man embodies the principles of justice and equality, recognizing the importance of individual freedom and autonomy. On the other hand, the Perfect Man (Insan Kamil) in Sufism represents the highest level of human development, characterized by a deep understanding of the divine and a commitment to serving others. By examining these different perspectives, this paper aims to shed light on the complex relationship between human nature and society and to offer insights into the challenges and possibilities of human existence.</abstract></article-meta></front><body /><back /></article>