Debate
The Arrogance of the People of Philosophy; A Debate between Hassan Mohaddesi and Akbar Jabbari
This debate examines the relationship between philosophizing and arrogance, elitism, and detachment from social life. In this conversation, Hassan Mohaddesi and Akbar Jabbari discuss the position of philosophers, the relationship between philosophy and society, and the harms of philosophical discourse.
About this video
In this video, Hassan Mohaddesi and Akbar Jabbari, in a debate titled "The Arrogance of the People of Philosophy," address a sensitive issue in the intellectual and cultural sphere: Can philosophizing lead to a kind of self-superiority, detachment from the people, and indifference to the concrete problems of society?
The focus of the discussion is the relationship between philosophical thinking and the ethics of dialogue. On one hand, philosophy can be a tool for questioning, critique, and clarifying concepts; on the other hand, if accompanied by closed language, authoritarianism, or the belittling of others, it may stray from its emancipatory role.
The importance of this debate lies in the fact that it poses an internal question to the sphere of thought itself: How should philosophers speak to society, religion, the humanities, and the general public? This program is suitable for those interested in philosophy, the sociology of knowledge, the critique of intellectualism, and the ethics of dialogue.
