Farzad Baloo, 2024, Iranian Intellectuals and the issues of Language, Tarh-e No, Tehran.
Theme: Philosophy of Language, Linguistics, and Intellectual History of Iran
This is book about:
Iranian Intellectuals and the Question of Language delves deeply into the evolution of how Iranian intellectuals have perceived and engaged with the concept of language from the Qajar era to the present day. The book focuses on the fascinating shift from a linguistic and instrumental understanding of language to a philosophical and ontological perspective. This insightful work examines the journey from admiration for Persian as a national treasure to critical reflections on its role in shaping power dynamics and philosophical discourse.
Key subjects Covered in the Book:
Language as a reflection of modern civilization during the Qajar era The connection between language, nationalism, and identity during the Reza Shah period Marxist approaches to language and cultural authenticity narratives in the Pahlavi era Philosophical perspectives on language influenced by thinkers like Plato, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Derrida, and more.
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