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Mohsen KadivarIranian philosopher, university lecturer, scholar and public figure
Date of Birth: 07.06.1959
Country:  Iran |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Religious Studies
- Academic Career
- Writings and Activism
- Arrests and Imprisonment
- Continued Activism
Early Life and Education
Mohsen Kadivar, an Iranian philosopher, university lecturer, scholar, and social activist, was born and received his primary and secondary education in Shiraz. In 1977, he enrolled in electronic engineering at Shiraz University. During this time, Kadivar became politically involved and was arrested in May 1978 due to his political beliefs.
Religious Studies
In 1980, Kadivar shifted his focus to religious education and began attending Shiraz Seminary. A year later, he moved to Qom to pursue advanced studies in Fiqh and philosophy. There, he studied under renowned theologians, including Grand Ayatollah Hossein-Ali Montazeri. In 1997, Kadivar completed his studies, attaining the level of Ijtihad.
Academic Career
Kadivar commenced his teaching career at Qom Seminary, where he taught Fiqh and Islamic philosophy. He went on to lecture on Islamic philosophy and theology at Imam Sadiq University, Mofid University, and Shahid Beheshti University. Currently, he is a faculty member in the philosophy department at Tarbiat Modares University.
Writings and Activism
Kadivar has contributed extensively to Iranian journals, publishing over a hundred articles. He has authored twelve books, including "Theory of State in Shiite Jurisprudence," which has been translated into Arabic. Kadivar is also an influential critic of Iran's "Islamic Republic" system.
Arrests and Imprisonment
Due to his criticisms, Kadivar was arrested in 1999 and sentenced to eighteen months in prison. The Special Clerical Court charged him with spreading false information about Iran's "sacred Islamic Republic system" and aiding the "enemies of the Islamic Revolution." He was released on July 17, 2000.
Continued Activism
Today, Kadivar remains an active participant in reformist movements in Iran. He advocates for greater social and political freedoms, as well as a more moderate interpretation of Islam.
