Razieh Taherkhani
The Reception of Iranian Philosophers of Subjectivity in Modern Era in Iran
Moderator: Iqan Shahidi
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.
