Corrupt politics and prevailing ideologies have led to significant crises, conflicts, and wars in our time. These callous views and doctrines have encouraged people to become egoistic, self-serving, and aggressive. Consequently, humanity has suffered many disasters, the most catastrophic of which were the First and Second World Wars.

Antun Sa'adeh can be considered Syria's "gift to the world." He introduced his new philosophy of spiritual-materialism (Al-Madrahiyyah) as an alternative to the dominant ideologies of the time. This philosophy was designed to aid the Syrian nation, in particular, and humanity at large. Al-Madrahiyyah, defined as the philosophy of unifying interaction that connects human forces in the struggle for existence and evolution, aims to restore Syrian ingenuity to its rightful role and contribute to societal progress and human development in general. The core tenets of Sa'adeh's philosophy are articulated in his principles and other writings, including his speeches, articles, and lectures, which collectively serve as detailed explanations of his worldview.

Sa'adeh's ultimate goal was to enhance the quality of life for Syrians and humanity. He believed that principles exist to improve life, not to destroy it or bring it to an end. He emphasized that the purpose of principles is to serve society and enhance its well-being. He famously stated, "Principles are for the sake of society and its life, not society

and its life for the sake of principles."[1]  Similarly, in his speech on June 1, 1935, he declared, "Principles exist for the sake of people, not people for the sake of principles."[2] He further asserted, "Every true principle must serve the nation's life."[3] Therefore, "The value of any principle for a nation does not lie in how it appeals to the imaginations of some thinkers, but rather in how much it contributes to and enhances the quality of life for humanity."[4]