Razieh Taherkhani
The Reception of Iranian Philosophers of Subjectivity in Modern Era in Iran
Moderator: Iqan Shahidi
Abstract
Razieh Taherkhani
The Reception of Iranian Philosophers of Subjectivity in Modern Era in Iran
The acquaintance of Iranians with modern Western philosophy traces back to the nineteenth century. Despite subjectivity being a foundational aspect of modern philosophical thought, Iranian philosophers and thinkers paid little attention it for over a century. Consequently, contemporary Iranian philosophical discourse remains entrenched in pre-modern and metaphysical paradigms, overlooking the significance of subjectivity. This disregard has reverberated through Iranian society, impacting its political and social fabric significantly. In this research, I aim to trace the genealogy of Iranian philosophers’ engagement with subjectivity. My hypothesis posits that whether consciously or unconsciously, Iranian thinkers have exhibited indifference or even avoidance towards subjectivity. I seek to investigate the underlying reasons behind this phenomenon, shedding light on the factors that have contributed to such attitudes within Iranian philosophical circles.
