Journal of Islamic Political Studies (Jul 2024)

An Argumentative Analysis of the Intrinsic Consequences of the Islamic Revolution from the Perspective of Contemporary Political Philosophy

  • Hadi Shojaei

DOI
https://doi.org/10.22081/jips.2024.67257.1043
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 6, no. 2
pp. 119 – 150

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The Islamic Revolution, beyond its historical manifestations and in its philosophical essence, holds intrinsic consequences that have been conceptualized by contemporary political philosophers. Analyzing and systematically reasoning through these consequences enable the formation of a general framework for revolutions, independent of time and place. This study seeks to address two core questions: Firstly, what are the intrinsic philosophical consequences of the Islamic Revolution from the perspective of contemporary political philosophy? Secondly, how are these consequences systematically framed by modern thinkers? Through an argumentative method based on fundamental data analysis within the works of contemporary political philosophers, this research provides a comprehensive explanation of the intrinsic consequences of the Islamic Revolution. These are categorized into domestic consequences—such as the establishment of an Islamic system, revival of national pride and identity, realization of social justice, freedom, and independence—and international consequences, including the awakening and mobilization of the Islamic community, inspiration for oppressed nations, and resistance against global hegemony. Each consequence is systematically argued within the framework of the Islamic Revolution model. This analysis reveals that the Revolution's impact extends beyond the geographical boundaries of the revolutionary society, influencing relationships between nations and states. Its consequences span various cultural-social, political-security, and economic levels, affecting both individual and collective life, and ultimately, its inspirational power makes it a model for other revolutions.

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