Episode
Episode 50: Asia Versus the West
Epitome Books
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2023-03-07
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When published in 1977, Daryush Shayegan's 'Asia Versus the West' captivated Iranian intellectuals and revolutionaries alike. The book addresses the era's pressing debates: Westernization, Western culpability in Iran's backwardness, and critiques of Weste Read more…When published in 1977, Daryush Shayegan's 'Asia Versus the West' captivated Iranian intellectuals and revolutionaries alike. The book addresses the era's pressing debates: Westernization, Western culpability in Iran's backwardness, and critiques of Western thought. Influenced by thinkers like Henry Corbin and Ahmad Fardid, Shayegan provides profound analysis of these complex issues. This episode examines how his groundbreaking work continues to shape contemporary philosophical discourse. Close