Transnationalism in Iranian Political Thought : The Life and Times of Ahmad Fardid Paperback / softback
by Ali (New York University) Mirsepassi
Part of the The Global Middle East series
Paperback / softback
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During the Iranian Revolution of 1978/9, the influence of public intellectuals was widespread.
Many espoused a vision of Iran freed from the influences of 'Westtoxification', inspired by Heideggerian concepts of anti-Western nativism.
By following the intellectual journey of the Iranian philosopher Ahmad Fardid, Ali Mirsepassi offers in this book an account of the rise of political Islam in modern Iran.
Through his controversial persona and numerous public and private appearances before, during and particularly after the Revolution, Fardid popularised an Islamist vision militantly hostile to the modern world that remains a fundamental part of the political philosophy of the Islamic Republic to this day.
By also bringing elements of Fardid's post-revolutionary thought, as well as a critical analysis of Foucault's writings on 'the politics of spirituality', Mirsepassi offers an essential read for all those studying the evolution of political thought and philosophy in modern Iran and beyond.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:408 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:23/02/2017
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- ISBN:9781316636473
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:408 pages, Worked examples or Exercises
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:23/02/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781316636473
