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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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Buy this one if you're cheap as hell like me.By Brandon McDonaldThis book does not differ from the third edition very much. When a teacher tells you to get the third for a class; the second should be perfectly fine.0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy rabbit1701bneeded for school
