Revisiting the Critical Legacy of Shah Ismail, 9798888907962
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Mystic, poet, king: Rethinking Shah Ismail’s lasting intellectual impact.
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Revisiting the Critical Legacy of Shah Ismail

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    170 pages

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    1 July 2026

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Summary

A groundbreaking reassessment of the legacy of the enigmatic Shah Ismail.

Seyed Javad Miri presents Shah Ismail not merely as a historical figure but as a mystic, poet, and thinker who profoundly influenced Iranian and global intellectual landscapes. Through critical approaches to knowledge, language, and social theory, the book unearths the marginalized Gnostic tradition of Khatai, revealing its enduring significance. By challenging Eurocentric and nationalist historiographies, Miri …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9798888907962
Author:Seyed Javad Miri
Publisher:Haymarket Books
Imprint:Haymarket Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:170
Release Date:1 July 2026
Weight:0g
Dimensions:228mm x 152mm
Series:Historical Materialism
About The Author

Seyed Javad Miri

Seyed Javad Miri is Professor of Sociology and Philosophy at the Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies in Tehran. He has authored works on critical social theory, philosophy of language, and post-colonial thinkers.

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