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Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion by Mostafa Zali

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Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion by Mostafa Zali

Philosophy of religion examines core religious concepts such as the existence of God, the relationship between science and religion, and the problem of evil. Mostafa Zali's lecture series takes a comparative approach, exploring issues in contemporary philosophy of religion alongside the twelfth stage of Nihayat al-Hikma.

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Abbas Amanat's Lectures on the History of Iran

Abbas Amanat, Professor Emeritus of History at Yale University, examines the enduring structures that have shaped Iranian life from centuries past to the present in his 'History of Iran' lecture series; audio and video files of the lectures are available.

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Lectures on Thomas Nagel's Equality and Partiality, taught by Javad Heydari

Javad Heydari's lecture series on Thomas Nagel's *Equality and Partiality* examines the conflict of interests in communal life—where egalitarian politics is moral yet idealistic, and partiality is realistic yet immoral.

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“What Is Enlightenment?” Lectures by Reza Yaghoubi

Kant defined enlightenment as 'emergence from self-incurred immaturity' and the courage to use one's own understanding. Reza Yaghoubi's six-session lecture series explicates this essay, addressing the transition from traditional to democratic societies, the prerequisites of freedom, and the political and intellectual concerns of Iranians.

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Lectures on Selections from and Commentary on Al-Ghazali's Alchemy of Happiness by Abdolkarim Soroush

In his selection and commentary on al-Ghazali's The Alchemy of Happiness, Abdolkarim Soroush identifies ethics as the core of his thought, overshadowing jurisprudence. The sessions address the book's structure, self-knowledge, the afterlife, and the pillars of being a Muslim, offering a contemporary reading.

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Lectures on the Book Dream, Metaphor and the Language of Religion by Amir Maziar

The dreamlike nature of revelatory experiences and the metaphorical character of religious language are the central themes of the lecture series collected in *Dream, Metaphor, and the Language of Religion*—a perspective traceable from al-Farabi and Avicenna to Soroush that offers a way to understand religious texts and resolve the conflict between reason and tradition.

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Lectures on Moral Philosophy by Shirzad Peik‌ Herfeh

Shirzad Peik Herfeh's lectures on moral philosophy examine the necessity of philosophical inquiry into ethics, moral dilemmas, and applied issues. Topics include normative ethics, economic development, and the role of religion in democracy.

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Lectures on “Literary Schools” by Reza Samim

In his lecture series on literary schools, Dr. Reza Samim examines the nature of literary schools through a historical lens. The intellectual and social conditions that gave rise to each school are assessed, leading to a general understanding of their presence up to the era of Realism.

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Lectures on the Sociology of Art and Literature by Mostafa Mehraeen

Mostafa Mehraeen's lecture series, 'The Sociology of Art and Literature,' examines the relationship between society and art and literature. A review of Marx, Weber, Foucault, and Althusser illuminates the nexus of ideology, language, and literary criticism in Iran.

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Lectures on the Philosophy of Law by Reza Beheshti Moez

Reza Beheshti Moez has launched a course based on Jacques Ellul's unpublished lectures on the philosophy of law. The course covers topics such as the normativity of law, the theories of Kelsen and Marx, and the relationship of law to sovereignty, time, and constructedness.

51K

Lectures on the Philosophical Foundations of Belief in the Unseen by Arash Naraghi

A lecture series titled 'Philosophical Foundations of Belief in the Unseen' by Arash Naraghi, Professor of Religion and Philosophy at Moravian University in the United States, began on August 1, 2023. Video and audio recordings are available on various platforms.

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Lectures on Theism and Atheism, Science and Religion in Wittgenstein's Philosophy by Zohair Bagheri Noaparast

Zohair Bagheri Typeparast examines Wittgenstein's distinctive perspective on God, religion, and science across eleven sessions; language games, grammar, and fideism are explored in these lectures based on an English-language book.

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Lectures

Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion by Mostafa Zali

Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion by Mostafa Zali

Abbas Amanat's Lectures on the History of Iran

Lectures on Thomas Nagel's Equality and Partiality, taught by Javad Heydari

“What Is Enlightenment?” Lectures by Reza Yaghoubi

Lectures on Selections from and Commentary on Al-Ghazali's Alchemy of Happiness by Abdolkarim Soroush

Lectures on the Book *Dream, Metaphor and the Language of Religion* by Amir Maziar

Lectures on Moral Philosophy by Shirzad Peik‌ Herfeh

Lectures on “Literary Schools” by Reza Samim

Lectures on the Sociology of Art and Literature by Mostafa Mehraeen

Lectures on the Philosophy of Law by Reza Beheshti Moez

Lectures on the Philosophical Foundations of Belief in the Unseen by Arash Naraghi

Lectures on Theism and Atheism, Science and Religion in Wittgenstein's Philosophy by Zohair Bagheri Noaparast

Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion by Mostafa Zali

Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion by Mostafa Zali

Abbas Amanat's Lectures on the History of Iran

Lectures on Thomas Nagel's Equality and Partiality, taught by Javad Heydari

“What Is Enlightenment?” Lectures by Reza Yaghoubi

Lectures on Selections from and Commentary on Al-Ghazali's Alchemy of Happiness by Abdolkarim Soroush

Lectures on the Book *Dream, Metaphor and the Language of Religion* by Amir Maziar

Lectures on Moral Philosophy by Shirzad Peik‌ Herfeh

Lectures on “Literary Schools” by Reza Samim

Lectures on the Sociology of Art and Literature by Mostafa Mehraeen

Lectures on the Philosophy of Law by Reza Beheshti Moez

Lectures on the Philosophical Foundations of Belief in the Unseen by Arash Naraghi

Lectures on Theism and Atheism, Science and Religion in Wittgenstein's Philosophy by Zohair Bagheri Noaparast

Lectures on the Book Dream, Metaphor and the Language of Religion by Amir Maziar

Lectures on the Book Dream, Metaphor and the Language of Religion by Amir Maziar