List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2008-10-08

Theory of government
"Ayatollah Khomeini's theory of government: genesis and evolution"
Guest: Arash Naraghi

"Dr. Arash Naraghi got his doctorate degree in Pharmacology from Tehran University, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in philosophy at University of California, Santa Barbara. He published a book on new understanding of Abrahamian religion and faith in 1999 (Tehran), and has published more than 30 papers on philosophical and theological issues in Iranian journals, mainly Kiyan magazine. Dr. Naraghi translated 3 books from English to Farsi: "Reason and religious belief", "Philosophical theology", and "An introduction to epistemology". He was a member of what is known as Kiyan Circle at this time. His research interests include philosophy of religion, theology, mysticism, and epistemology."

Map

Closest parking is at the Oval. Look for Lasuen Mall (located to your left, if facing Memorial Church).


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date:
Oct 8 2008 - 6:00pm
location:
Pigott Hall, Building 260, Room 113
sponsors:
Hamid & Christina Moghadam Program in Iranian Studies
contact:
psherpa@stanford.edu