Rereading and interpreting the ideas of leading Muslim thinkers
Gholamreza Jamshidiha; Mohammad Reza Hosseini; hadi zamani
Abstract
This research aims to analyze the concept of development in the thoughts of Dr. Ali Shariati, and examines the fundamental elements of his development model and attempts to answer two main questions: First, was Shariati development-oriented in his intellectual system? Second, what are the most important ...
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This research aims to analyze the concept of development in the thoughts of Dr. Ali Shariati, and examines the fundamental elements of his development model and attempts to answer two main questions: First, was Shariati development-oriented in his intellectual system? Second, what are the most important components of his development model? The research approach is qualitative and interpretive, using the method of content analysis and comparative analysis, in which his works were examined and key concepts were extracted. The findings are arranged in the form of a comparative table with theories of development sociology. The results show that Shariati considers development to be an endogenous, culturally-oriented process that relies on human empowerment. His development model is based on two main axes: cultural-spiritual development and economic development. In the cultural axis, components such as critical awareness, critical dialogue, critical coalition, critical pedagogy, and the rule of law play a role; And in the economic axis, political organization, physical environment, wise leadership, committed government, and responsible intellectuals are considered as key elements. The final analysis shows that cultural factors play a more prominent role in Shariati's thought than other components, and the dialectical relationship of these elements with economic and political structures provides the basis for the formation of a dynamic model of sustainable development. This model, if paid attention to and utilized, can provide a strategic model for policymakers and executives in the path of human and social development.
