Seyed Javad Miri Boeken

In his book, Sociological Imagination in Sadrian Paradigm: Probing into issues of religion and humanities, Seyed Javad Miri is confronted with the problem of the relationship of sociological to Islamic thought. How are Muslims, in their resistance to Western cultural imperialism,unconsciously carried on by disciplines like sociology, able to make use of it as a social scientifi c discipline? Islam has a very rich cultural and intellectual tradition, which can make significant contributions to the field of sociology. Warren S. Goldstein, Center for Critical Research on Religion USA

Sociology has been conceived as a western intellectual enterprise and this myth has been extensively reproduced by intellectuals who engage in social theorizing within the parameters of modernist episteme. In this work we have attempted to deconstruct this myth by proposing primordial school of social theory represented by Morteza Muttahari and Seyed M. H. Beheshti who have been mainly neglected in global discourses of social theory. Of course this is the first step of a long journey which needs to be traversed by students of social sciences who are looking for dialog among competing schools of sociology which have not been accounted in the works of Giddens, Habermas, Ritzer, Turner or Weber.

The analysis explores the interactions between an Iranian philosopher and a British philosopher, marking a pioneering contribution to comparative philosophical and sociological studies. It offers insights into the philosophical exchanges between Eastern and Western thought, making it a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Exploring Anthony Giddens' structuration theory, this work delves into its implications for modernity and human existence, a less examined aspect of Giddens' contributions. Seyed Javad Miri, an Irano-Swedish social theorist, analyzes how Giddens' holistic view of societies intersects with Erich Fromm's ideas on the conditions of human existence. This examination offers a fresh perspective on Giddens' theories, highlighting their relevance to contemporary sociological discussions.

The book explores the existential crisis facing humanity, highlighting a pervasive sense of alienation from authentic experiences and deeper truths. It critiques contemporary society's focus on superficiality, suggesting that individuals have lost sight of meaningful concepts like good, beauty, and truth. The author posits that sociology serves a theological role by contemplating humanity's potential destiny, contrasting it with the divine vision of God. This reflection invites readers to reconsider their lives and the societal structures that shape their experiences.

In this work, the author presents the work of Allama M.T. Jafari, an Iranian, contemporary social thinker who worked within the parameters of Primordial School of Social Theory. This work is an attempt to enrich the existing literature on comparative sociology and social philosophy.

Islamism and Post-Islamism analyzes political thought in Iran since 1979. Seyed Javad Miri engages with one of the seminal thinkers in contemporary Iranian politics, Allama Jafari, on key relevant concepts.

This book examines the significance of Malcolm X as a social theorist. Though Malcolm X has been studied and written about extensively, this is the first book to offer an in-depth look at his contributions to critical social theory. Through analyzing Malcolm X's views on race, religion, academia, philosophy, and politics, Reimagining Malcolm X provides a new conceptualization of this important thinker and activist.