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Lectures

Sedanet's video courses for learning step by step: from the history of philosophy to philosophy of mind and ethics; session by session, and free.

187 lectures

Lectures on Medieval Philosophy by Ahmad Rajabi

Ahmad Rajabi's lectures on medieval philosophy examine the intersection of Greek, Islamic, and Christian traditions, focusing on ontology and metaphysics—from Augustine and Thomas Aquinas to the collapse of medieval rationality and the groundwork for modern philosophy.

28K

Introductory Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion by Hamed Ghadiri

The lecture series “An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion” by Hamed Ghadiri is based on the book *Reason and Religious Belief* and serves as an entry point for those interested in the field. Audio files and presentation slides from the sessions, along with a final summary, have been published.

28K

Lectures on “An Examination of Perfectionism” by Azarakhsh Mokri

A series of lectures by Azarakhsh Mokri explores perfectionism: its distinction from obsession, its relationship with success and depression, and its roots, including perspectives such as Karen Horney's 'tyranny of the shoulds.' This is a theoretical discussion and not a self-help guide.

81K

Consequentialism, Hedonism, and Capitalism in Zoroastrian Moral Philosophy

Zoroastrian moral philosophy is a form of hedonistic consequentialism built on the duality of pleasure and pain, evaluating agency by its outcomes. The school's celebration of wealth and innovation reveals the roots of capitalism before the Industrial Revolution.

27K

Lectures on “Kant: A Guide to Reading the Critique of Pure Reason”

Kant's Critique of Pure Reason defined the agenda of modern philosophy, and no one can philosophize without engaging with him. Vaez's lectures teach the book's topics as a guide to understanding the text, especially for non-students.

39K

Lectures on Political Psychology by Hadi Samadi

Hadi Samadi's ten-session lecture series on political psychology: from defining politics and Skinner's behaviorism to the Stanford prison experiment, political decision-making, the left-right divide, and biological approaches to politics.

17K

Arvin Sedaghatkish's Lecture Series: “A Micro-Essay on Improving Our Music Criticism”

The 'Miz' discussion series, featuring Arvin Sedaghatkish, examined the essay 'On Improving Our Music Criticism.' This eight-session lecture course seeks to find ways to improve music criticism in Iran and smooth its difficulties.

25K

Collected Talks by Ebrahim Sahafi: “The Theoretical Framework of Javad Tabatabai”

Ebrahim Sahafi explicates Javad Tabatabai's theoretical framework concerning Iran's transition from tradition to modernity and his formulation of the 'Problem of Iran'. This theory calls for a transformation of the scientific system to resolve crises and the development of an indigenous political philosophy.

27K

A Series of Talks by Shahram Etefagh Critiquing Thinkers of Environmental Political Economy

In conversation with Mojtaba Tabatabaei, Shahram Etefagh critiques the ideas of political economy thinkers on the environment—from Naomi Klein's claims about capitalism and climate to Thomas Piketty's theories on carbon inequality.

20K

Lectures on Ontology and the Philosophy of Existence by Ahmad Rajabi

Rajabi's lectures elucidate the ontological necessity of the concept of 'existence'—a term reserved exclusively for human being. His interpretation of Heidegger demonstrates that this concept is a necessary response to the problems of ontology, not an arbitrary choice.

21K

A Series of Sessions on Metaphorical Theology by Hossein Dabbagh

Understanding how we speak to God leads to a better understanding of ourselves. Metaphors are tools in the psychology of language that reveal our hidden existence and, like prophets, allow us to construct our own world. A report on Hossein Dabbagh's lecture series on Metaphorical Theology.

52K

Lectures on Social Trust by Azarakhsh Mokri

Why do some people trust easily while others are cynical? Azarakhsh Mokri's lecture series explores the psychology of trust, its relationship to genetics and family upbringing, and the moral or rational nature of social trust.

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