Hossein Mesbahian
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This paper argues against a singular and definitive notion of modernity and calls for a new formulation of this elusive concept that moves beyond the framework established by its strongest proponent: Jurgen Habermas. In addition to serious consideration and analysis of non-Western critiques of Habermas’ ...
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This paper argues against a singular and definitive notion of modernity and calls for a new formulation of this elusive concept that moves beyond the framework established by its strongest proponent: Jurgen Habermas. In addition to serious consideration and analysis of non-Western critiques of Habermas’ unfinished project of modernity, the approach advocated here seeks to examine four central components of what I shall refer to as “multiple modernities”—components which are themselves the product of cultural diversity. 1) By reference to the multiplicity of cultures and histories, the notion of multiple modernities challenges the concept of universal history. 2) This concept takes into account the multifaceted roles of the various agents involved—in the development of multiple modernities. And because this is so 3) the underlying values of these cultures allow modernity to take on various forms. 4) The concept of “Multiple Modernities” definitively acknowledges the link between modernity and civilization—a link which I argue is a defining feature of the project of any modernity.
Mohammad Meshkat; Ali Asghar Mosleh
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Can Herder's philosophy of culture be a model for what is now called intercultural philosophy? Following the list of the components of intercultural philosophy from the standpoint of Ram and the Wimer in one case, Herder's thoughts about the plurality of cultures and critique of the Enlightenment 's ...
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Can Herder's philosophy of culture be a model for what is now called intercultural philosophy? Following the list of the components of intercultural philosophy from the standpoint of Ram and the Wimer in one case, Herder's thoughts about the plurality of cultures and critique of the Enlightenment 's Eurocentrism read out, with respect to those components, to answer this question,. By this to read out, Herder's hidden ideas in this contemporary issue, or in other words, a model for it, appears. While in the Enlightenment, the rest of the cultures were immature and humiliated, for more than two centuries, Herder, with the idea of cultural diversity, provided the basis for intercultural thought in his philosophy of culture. And with critique of Enlightenment's Eurocentrism, he resolved the biggest obstacle for it. Herder's precise boundary is between Rejection of radical relativism and skepticism, and promising cultural pluralism. The ultimate causes of history or affairs, in his own words, are good and perpetual, such as humanity, Happiness, Development and providence are his facilities against radical relativism. As a result of these matters as well as on the effect of cultural openings over each other, and other common issues, Herder provided important areas and mediums for polylog and coexistence of civilizations and cultures.