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Philosophical thought in Iran has long been influenced by direct dialogue with western philosophers. But the Iranians are also attempting to maintain the heritage of their own intellectual tradition. Alessandro Topa took a trip to the Iranian Institute of Philosophy
Tolerance doesn't augment our knowledge of another's values, says Hans Joas, dean of the Max Weber Centre for Cultural and Social Sciences, Germany. Volker Maria Neuman spoke to Joas about the logic of the communication of values, the Middle East conflict, and the Clash of Civilizations
Understanding the Other to Understand Oneself Kant's philosophy is so popular with Iranian intellectuals because it offers the ideal introduction to western philosophy. Claus Langbehn reports from a successful conference where philosophers from East and West exchanged their views. Claus Langbehn reports Immanuel Kant is an ideal starting point for philosophical discussions on universal issues German philosophers – especially Kant, Nietzsche, and Heidegger – are very popular in Iran. The interest in Nietzsche stems from his Zarathustra, which allows contemporary Iranians to rediscove...