Political philosopher and peace activist Ramin Jahanbegloo discusses Persian mysticism, liberalism and tyranny and how a comparison between the Ancient Greeks and Persians might help understand the struggle for political and cultural freedom in Iran today.

📚 REFERENCES

Jahanbegloo, Ramin, The Idea of Persia: A Philosophical Enquiry (Gingko Library, 2025)

Ramin Jahanbegloo

Mohammad Ali Foroughi (1877-1942)

Reza Shah (1878-1944)

Montesquieu, C., Lettres persanes (1721)

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🎶 MUSIC

'A New Year' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

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