Iran’s Intellectual Legacy and Civic Future
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From the constitutional thinkers of the early 20th century to the post-revolutionary reformers and today’s civic-minded youth, Iran’s intellectual tradition has been shaped by struggle, rupture, and reinvention. In this episode, we explore the insights of scholars Ali Mirsepassi and Mehrzad Boroujerdi—tracing the rise of intellectual statesmen, the impact of Counter-Enlightenment thought, and the overlooked role of figures like ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. We ask: What is the role of the intellectual today? And how are a new generation of Iranians reimagining thought, trust, and belonging from the ground up?
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