Superstitions / Ahmad Kasravi ; translated from the Persian by M. R. Ghanoonparvar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kasravī, Aḥmad, 1890-1946, author.

Contributor:

Ghanoonparvar, M. R. (Mohammad R.), translator.

Standardized Title:

Pindārhā. English

Language:

English

Persian

Subjects (All):

Superstition.

Superstition--Social aspects.

Superstition--Religious aspects.

Physical Description:

xv, 86 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Costa Mesa, California : Mazda Publishers, [2024]

Summary:

Superstition by Ahmad Kasravi reveals the passion of a man of reason who led an overall campaign against what he viewed as decadent ideas and believes in all aspects of society, including religion. While his criticism is mainly aimed at such beliefs in the culture of his own society, including his superstitious beliefs inculcated in the people by Shi'ite clerics, he also decries certain Western practices, such as palm reading and summoning the spirits the dead, which were imported to Iran at the time. Worthy of note is the fact that Kasvavi was murdered for the expression of such criticism. This book expands our understanding of the ills that have plagued many societies, not only in the Middle East but also beyond.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781568593999

1568593996

OCLC:

1434066919