Lecture
Morteza Mardiha: The Deservingness of Liberalism
In this lecture, Morteza Mardiha defends the status and achievements of liberalism in the modern world. The focus of the discussion is the book 'Why Do Intellectuals Dislike Liberalism?' and the relationship of critical intellectuals with freedom, welfare, abundance, and the liberal order.
About this video
This video is a lecture by Dr. Morteza Mardiha titled 'The Deservingness of Liberalism,' held in January 2024 at Bookland, Eram Shiraz branch. The lecture examines the position of liberalism in the modern world, referencing the book 'Why Do Intellectuals Dislike Liberalism?'
In this session, Mardiha explains how liberalism became one of the most important political and economic discourses of the new world and why it has both serious proponents and numerous opponents. He emphasizes the manifestations of liberalism in welfare, abundance, education, and culture, and tries to show why some intellectuals are pessimistic about or critical of the liberal order despite its achievements.
The importance of this lecture lies in connecting the theoretical discussion about liberalism with more tangible questions about welfare, freedom, culture, and the role of intellectuals. This video is suitable for those interested in political philosophy, political economy, the history of liberal thought, and the critique of anti-liberal intellectualism.
At the end of the session, attendees also shared their questions with the speaker.
