Islam and democracy in Iran

Islam and democracy in Iran

By Hasan Yousefi Eshkevari

Book Description

This profound exploration examines the complex intersection of faith and governance through the intellectual journey of a revolutionary turned reformer. Hasan Yousefi Eshkevari, once a fervent supporter of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution, evolved into one of its most thoughtful critics, developing groundbreaking concepts of "Islamic democratic government" that challenge conventional assumptions about religion and political power.

The book traces how the Iranian Revolution's promise of combining spiritual values with modern governance created unexpected tensions between theocratic authority and democratic ideals. Through Eshkevari's selected writings, readers witness the emergence of a reformist movement that sought to preserve Islamic principles while embracing pluralism, civil liberties, and women's rights.

Eshkevari's transformation from revolutionary supporter to advocate for religious tolerance offers valuable insights for anyone grappling with questions of spiritual authority and personal freedom. His work demonstrates how faith-based thinkers can challenge autocratic interpretations of religious law while remaining true to their spiritual foundations.

This intellectual biography reveals the ongoing struggle within Islamic thought between traditional religious authority and progressive democratic values. For readers interested in understanding how spiritual traditions can evolve to embrace human dignity and social justice, Eshkevari's journey provides a compelling case study in the possibility of reconciling deep faith with democratic principles.

The work illuminates broader questions about religion's role in modern society and governance.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~6 hours)

📄 Length: 198 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Démocratie
  • ✓ Explore Islam and politics
  • ✓ Explore Middle East
  • ✓ Explore Religion, Politics & State
  • ✓ Explore Islamic Government
  • ✓ Explore Iran, politics and government
  • ✓ Explore Islam, iran
  • ✓ Explore Political reforms

Topics Covered

Démocratie Islam and politics Middle East Religion, Politics & State Islamic Government Iran, politics and government Islam, iran Political reforms Religious aspects of Democracy Democracy Politics and government Séminaires Islam International Relations - General Réformes Social Science Political Ideologies - Democracy Idéologies Religious aspects Pouvoir politique Social Science / Islamic Studies Islamic Studies Iran Sociology

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