In order for answers to become clear, the questions have to be clear. Abdolkarim Soroush answerclearorder Change image and share on social
We coin concepts and we use them to analyse and explain nature and society. But we seem to forget, midway, that these concepts are our own constructs and start equating them with reality. Abdolkarim Soroush analysecoinconcept Change image and share on social
If a group of people feels that it has been humiliated and that its honour has been trampled underfoot, it will want to express its identity and this expression of an identity will take different shapes and forms. Abdolkarim Soroush expressexpressionfelt share on social
It is impossible to advance new theories... when you are under the influence of a particular view, or under the pressure of a particular dogma. Abdolkarim Soroush advancedogmaimpossible Change image and share on social
Energy is a concept that has been coined by physicists. There is no observable thing known as energy anywhere. Abdolkarim Soroush coinconceptenergy Change image and share on social
In many of the things that people do, they themselves are the centre of attention, but they inscribe some other name on their banner. Abdolkarim Soroush attentionbannercentre Change image and share on social
That President Mohammad Khatami's policies have been blocked is the bitterest incident in the contemporary Iranian history. This means that the wishes of millions of people who voted for Khatami and called for freedom and justice have been ignored... Why should cultural activities and journalism be so risky in Iran? Abdolkarim Soroush activitybittereblock share on social