Analyzing the dimensions and components of the discourse of nationalism in contemporary Iran in the shadow of reading the works of contemporary Iranian intellectuals

Authors

1 Department of Political Science, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran.

2 Department of Political Science, Kermanshah Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah, Iran

10.22034/jgeoq.2024.304912.3298

Abstract

The pathology of nationalism discourse in the contemporary era in the works of Sadegh Hedayat and Ahmed Kasravi required political and cultural measures in the government of that time. The main question of this research is that what are the most important features of the discourse of nationalism in the works of Sadegh Hedayat and Ahmed Kasravi, which can be observed by rereading their works? The method of this research is descriptive-analytical. The results and findings of the research show that the emphasis on the components such as royal depiction of the king's intellect, promoting a sense of patriotism and patriotism, strengthening and instilling ancient teachings, spreading the Persian language and literature, keeping alive the ancient music of Iran, strengthening national unity, and magnifying actions Shah, strengthening the Iranian national identity and nationalism, created a corridor between the Shah and the people to strengthen and perpetuate the government of Mohammad Reza Shah.

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