| Full name | Modjtaba Sadria |
|---|---|
| Born | March 1949 Tehran, Iran |
| Region | Philosophy |
| Main interests | Philosophy, Cultural Studies, International Relations |
| Notable ideas | "Knowledge Construction", "Cities in Muslim Societies", "Plurality of Modernity", "Production and Reproduction of Poverty". |
Modjtaba Sadria is an Iranian-born philosopher and socio-cultural theorist. Professor Sadria is a specialist in cross-cultural relations and East Asian studies. He has published over 50 books and articles, including: "Global Civil Society and Ethics: Finding Common Ground"(Tokyo, 2003), "People Who Live on the Edge of the World"(Tokyo, 2002), "Realism: Trap of International Relations"(1994, in Japanese), and "Prayer for Lost Objects: A Non-Weberian Approach to the Birth of Modern Society"(2003, in Persian). He has been the head of Think Tank for Knowledge Excellence since 2009, in Tehran, Iran.
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Sadria was educated in Germany for International Law, France for Philosophy, History, and Sociology, and Canada for International relations, and Cultural Studies. He has worked for several universities in various countries as a scholar such as the Institute for the Study of Muslism Civilisations, Aga Khan University, Institute of Policy and Cultural Studies, Chuo University, Institute of Oriental Culture, University of Tokyo, and Université de Montréal. Sadria has been Professor of Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in Melbourne, Australia since September 2009.
Sadria organises several intellectual networks around the globe. Notably, he has been the Master Jury of Aga Khan Award for Architecture, and a member of Global Reconciliation Network. He was also an important intellectual for UN Dialogue Among Civilizations, and a member of Kyoto International Culture Forum. As some other primal projects, Sadria is a founder of Study Group on Human Security, CITIES: Big Small Stories of Changes (In Turkish), and Small and large Stories of Change (In German). Furthermore, his vigorous activities can be seen in various other socio-intellectual movements such as Changing Teheran, and Global Cities Research Institute.
His main field of interest is related to the notion of modernities, particularly the possibility of non-Western models for modernities, seen from the perspective of continuous social and cultural transformation. His other fields of interest, include Knowledge Construction in Contemporary Muslim Societies and Comparative Cultural Studies, and some other fields that are briefly mentioned below.
Research which addresses the possibility of and need for a questioning of present trends in knowledge construction that answers primarily to political and economic spheres while negotiating social needs.
From the perspective of the built, material and lived environment, research which explores the concept of "value system transfer" and the interaction between the built environment and the "lived" environment.
The plurality of modernities as a topic of research looks critically at the theories of modernity, and considers that there is validity for the existence of a plurality of modernities. This framework helps to grasp the emergence of practices relevant to modernity in Muslim contexts.
Decades of development work have not succeeded in alleviating poverty. On the contrary, it is possible to draw a cause and effect relationship between contemporary models of development and the rise of poverty.
| Year | Title |
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| 2011 | Japan: Cooperation and Competition, Knowledge Flow Among Small Enterprises (in Persian) (Tehran: Rozane Kar-Industrial Managers Association) |
| 2011 | Homogenization of Representations (London: IB Tauris) |
| 2009 | Multiple Modernities in Muslim Societies, Aga Khan Award for Architecture (London: IB Tauris) |
| 2006 | Dialogical Views on Today’s World, (in Persian) (Tehran: Digar Publishing) |
| 2004 | A Prayer for Lost Objects: A Non-Weberian Approach to the Birth of Modern Society (in Persian) (Tehran: Farhangi Publications) |
| 2001 | Conflict in Japanese Society and International Relations (in Persian) (Tehran: IPIS Publication) |
| 1996 | Realism: Trap of International Relations [Kenshou Genjitsushugi Kokusaikankei no Otoshiana (in Japanese)] (Tokyo: Chuo University Press) |
| 1989 | Ainsi l’Arabie est Devenue Saoudite (Paris: l’Harmatten, 1989) |
| 1985 | Les Autres Marxismes Reels (Paris: Christan Bourgeois, 1985) |
| Year | Title of chapter | Title of Book |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Changes in Central Asia – Migration, Modernization and Social Transformation | Social, Political and Economic Search in Central Asian Societies, Proceedings of the 2nd Congress of International Social Scientists (Turkey)(http://eng.issctr.com/uploaded/file/2.kitap.pdf) |
| 2008 | Hegemony, Ethics and Reconciliation | Rothfield, Fleming, Komesaroff (eds.), Pathways to Reconciliation (England: Ashgate)(http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=vK4ZLWsE1M4C&oi=fnd&pg=PA53&dq=Multiple+Modernities+modjtaba+sadria&ots=ChQlM8VBLV&sig=vw0lEfgak-2EOPTuwTi1STfw80o#v=onepage&q&f=false) |
| 2007 | Many Modernities | Intervention Architecture (London: IB Tauris and AAA) |
| 2007 | Declining Interest in Constructing Knowledge about Japan in the International Arena: Some hypotheses | Tanaka, Tsutomu (ed.), Theory of Japaneseness: Japan that Globalises (Tokyo: Chuo University Press) |
| 2006 | Enculturation in the Era of Globalization: The Case of Central Asia | Social, Political and Economic Transition in the Turkic Republics of Central Asia Following the Disintegration of the Soviet Union, Proceedings of the First International Social Scientists Congress (Turkey) (http://iibf.kocaeli.edu.tr/uli/yp/btc.pdf) |
| 2006 | Epistemic Context of East Asian Community [Hihgashi Asia Kyodotai no Shisouteki Bunnmyaku] | Takita, Kenji (ed.), The Road to East Asian Community [Higashi Asia kyodotai heno Michi] (Tokyo: Chuo University Press) |
| 2005 | Japanese Aspiration to Homogeneity and the Promotion of Diversity in Asia | Peace and Sustainable Development in Asia (Seoul: Korean National Commission for UNESCO) |
| 2005 | Intellectuals’ Argument in Japan toward the East Asian Community | Report ofInternational Workshop in Seoul: East Asian Community Building (Tokyo: Chuo University Press) |
| 2004 | Experience of East Asia: Regionalization and Its Process, Vision and Outcome [Higashi Asia no Keiken: Chiikika, Sono Katei, Kousou, Seika] | Kawasaki, Takita and Sonoda (ed.), Globalization and East Asia [Gurobarizashion to Higashi Asia] (Tokyo: Chuo University Press) |
| 2001 | Hatred We Create: Un-deterministic Approach to International Ethnic Conflict [Warera ga Umidashitaru Zouo: Kokka Kan Minzoku Funso heno Hiketteiteki Apurochi] | Chuo Daigaku Jinbunn Kagaku Kenkyusho (ed.), Minzoku Mondai to Aidentitii (Ethnic Problems and Identity) (Tokyo: Chuo University Press) |
| 2001 | Globalism, Nation-State, and Daily Life: Visions for Ethnic Policy | Usui, Akira (ed.), State Formation and Ethnic Relations in Middle East: Nation-State and Pluralism: JCAS Symposium Series Vol.5 (Japan Center for Area Studies, National Museum of Ethnology, Osaka) |
| 2000 | The Form and Content of Thoughts in Post-World War II Japan [Sengo Chishikijin no Kangaeru Nihon no Katachi] | Nihonron Iinkai (ed.), Japanology: The Passage to Policy Studies [Nichonronn: Sogo Seisskugaku heno Michinori], (Tokyo: Chuo University Press) |
| 1999 | Globalization and Security’ [Gurobarizashion to Anzenhoshou] | Kataoka, Sachihiko (ed.), The Direction of Global Village―The Passage From Globalization to Human Development [Chikyumura no Yukue: Gurobarizashion kara Ningentekihatten eno Michi], (Tokyo: Shinhyoron) |
| 1999 | Le Japon et le monde tout est a reinventer | L’envers Du Consensus (Paris: SCPO) |
| 1992 | No Peace and Christopher Columbus: Perspectives from the Middle East’ [Kurisutobaru Koron to Otozurenakatta Heiwa: Chuto kara no Shikaku] | Chubei-no-Hitobito-to-Te-wo-Tunagukai (ed.), Those Fighting Against ‘Columbus’: The Resistance of the Indian, the Black and the People for 500 Years [“Koronbusu” to Tatakaituzukeru Hitobito: Indio, Kokujin, Minshu no Gohyakunen] |
| 1992 | Ethnicity and the Nation-State in Middle East [Esunishiti to Kokuminkokka] | Muramatsu, Takeshi (ed.), Nation and Ethnos in Modern European World [Kindai “Yoroppasekai” niokeru Neishon to Etonosu] (Tokyo: Tokyo Gaikokugo Daigaku) |
| 1992 | Iran L’Etat et le mouvement des etudiants iraniens a l’etranger | La Jeunesse Et Ses Mouvements |
| 1990 | The Gulf Crisis and the US Strategy [Wangankiki to Amerika no Senryaku] | Yuzo Itagaki (ed.), The Perspectives of the Middle East ―Twelve Chapters to see the Forthcoming Changes in the Middle East [Chutopasupekutibu: Chuto no Henka o Yosokusurutamenosenryaku] (Tokyo: Daisan-syokan) |
| 1990 | Cultural Identity and State | Tuomo Melasuo (ed.), National Movements and World Peace (London: Avebury) |
| 1985 | Anti-occidentalite, apports et limites d’une ideologie | M. Sadria and M. B. Tahon (ed.), Les autres marxismes reels (Paris: Christian Bourgois Editeur) |
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Multiple Modernities: New Interpretations, Journal of Architecture & Urbanism vol.88/89, Winter 2008, p. 76 |
| 2007 | La Chine: Appropriation, Expropriation de l'Espace Urbain: Entre soumission et subversion, (Tohoku University Graduate School of International Cultural Studies Journal, vol.14, Sendai)(http://www.intcul.tohoku.ac.jp/ronshu/vol14/14sadria.pdf) |
| 2007 | Sadria, Modjtaba/Ewick, David (eds.), Of Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on Japan in the International Community, a special issue of Journal of Policy and Culture Volume 14/ Sôgô seisaku kenkyû, Chuo University Faculty of Policy Studies, Tokyo (Proceedings of the International Policy Studies Forum 2005: Japan in the International Community ) |
| 2006 | De l'Est vers l'Ouest: Cet Or que l'on a public, The Bulletin of The Institute of Oriental Culture in The University of Tokyo, No.149, pp. 156–203 (http://sadria-space.com/archives/2006Toyobunka149.pdf) |
| 2006 | East Asia's Continued Challenge to the West ('Higashi Asia' Orientarizumu eno Chosen: Henyosurusekai to 'Seiyo' no Jigazo) Journal of Policy and Culture. Vol. 13, pp. 87–98(http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/110006404294/) |
| 2006 | Intellectuals Argument in Japan toward the East Asian Community, Report ofInternational Workshop in Seoul: The Road to East Asian Community Building, Chuo University Press, Tokyo |
| 2006 | Japan: Challenges in the 21st Century, Northeast Asian Studies (Center for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University), vol. 10, pp. 115–141 (http://ci.nii.ac.jp/naid/110004822932/) |
| 2006 | On Moral Structure (Moraru no Kozo?), Jyoko, January/February, pp. 164–183 |
| 2006 | Spinoza et le Japon: La naissance a venire du Politique, Journal of Policy and Culture, vol. 13, pp. 69–86 |
| 2005 | Japanese Aspiration to Homogeneity and the Promotion of Diversity in Asia, United Nations University - Korean National Commission for UNESCO, Seoul, pp. 131–136. |
| 2003 | Global Civil Society and Ethics: Finding Common Ground( Inoue Shiori and Takeuchi Masatoshi) (tr.), The Phases of Ethics in the Contemporary Society, Committee of Symposium and Research Library (ed.), Chuo University Press |
| 2002 | Honshitsushugi o Koete (Beyond Essentialism), Uchida, Kimiko (tr.), Gaiko Forum, no. 163, pp. 78–79 |
| 2002 | People Who Live in the Edge of the World (Sekai no Hashi ni Sumu Hitobito), Syokun!: Special Issue on Japanese History, vol. 34, no.6, pp. 223–225 |
| 2002 | Transforming Dialogue among Civilizations (Henyosuru Bunmeikan no 'Taiwa') Takeuchi, Masatoshi (tr.), Bessatsu Kan , vol. 4, pp. 205–214 |
| 2001 | The Possibilities of Dialogue After 9.11 (9.11 Teroigo no 'Taiwa' no Kanousei) Iizasa, Sayoko trans. NIRA News. No. 12, p. 6. |
| 2001 | Need you but not Want You - The Exclusion of Foreign Residents in Advanced Society (Hitsuyoutosareruga Kangeisarenai Sonzaitoshiteno Imin), Hiraoka, Astushi (tr.), Manabe, Sadaki (ed.), The Annual Bulletin of the Institute of Policy and Cultural Studies Chuo University, n o.4, pp. 77–106 (http://sadria-space.com/archives/2001IPCS4.pdf) |
| 2001 | Droits, liberte, culture, et societe Presuppositions modernistes pour citoyennete multiculturelle postmoderne, The Annual Bulletin of the Institute of Policy and Cultural Studies Chuo University, no. 4, pp. 107–137 |
| 2001 | Keynote Lecture: Dialogue amongst Civilizations (Kichokoen Bumei no Taiwa), Civilization and Human being in Globalization Global Seminar 2000 of United Nations University Session in Kobe [Gurobarukanonakano Bumei to Ningen: Kokurendaigaku Gurobarusemina 2000 Kobesesson], pp. 10–11 |
| 2000 | International Relations and International Law - International Law as a Tool for Civil Society (Kokusaikankeiron to Kokusaihou no Setten: Shiminshakai no Bukitoshiteno Kokusaihou), Takeuchi, Masatoshi (tr.) Journal of Policy and Culture - Essays in Commemoration of the Seventieth Birthday of Professor Kim Hak-Hyon, vol. 6, pp. 61–80(http://sadria-space.com/archives/2000FPS6.pdf) |
| 1999 | Non-Japanese by Birth in Japanese Society, Research Project Report of 1998-1999 Activities, The Annual Bulletin of the Institute of Policy and Cultural Studies Chuo University, no.2, p. 106 |
| 1999 | State-Built Peace: possibilities and limitations ('Kokka' no Heiwa o Koete: Kokka no Sonbou to Funsoseisaku), Nakata, Mamiko (tr.) Journal of Policy and Culture, vol.4, pp. 1–20(http://sadria-space.com/archives/1999FPS4.pdf) |
| 1998 | Khatami Regime and the State, Nation and Civil Society in Iran (Hatamiseiken to Iran no Kokka Minzoku oyobi Shiminshakai), Onisi, Sirou (tr.), Kokusai Mondai, no.462, pp. 29–40 |
| 1998 | Analysis of Social Inequalities - Beyond Classical Perspectives (Shakaitekifubyodo no Bunseki: Kotenshiso o Koete), Tamaki, Noristugu (tr.), Mukai, Mina (ed.), The Annual of the Institute of Economic Research Chuo University, vol. 29, pp. 455–482 |
| 1998 | Uniqueness in Japanese Nationalism, Journal of Policy and Culture, vol.3, pp. 25–38 (http://sadria-space.com/archives/1998FPS3.pdf) |
| 1997 | On Value, The Annual of the Institute of Economic Research Chuo University, vol.28, pp. 189–217 |
| 1997 | Relacoes Brasil-Japan, Sociedade Brasileira de Presquisa Historica , Numero 12, pp. 59–63 |
| 1997 | Comparative Studies for Foreign Residents in Japan (Tainichigaikokujin no Hikakukenkyu), The Annual Bulletin of the Institute of Policy and Cultural Studies Chuo University, n o.1, pp. 72–73 |
| 1997 | From One East to the Other, Middle East Report, vol. 205, pp. 25–26 |
| 1997 | Repenser l'alterite japonise, Futuribles analyse et prospective, no. 216, pp. 39–40 |
| 1997 | Okinawa's Might in International Society (Kokusaishakainiokeru Okinawa no Chikara), Nakata, Mamiko (tr.), Journal of the Institute of Cultural Science Chuo University, no.30, pp. 205–233(http://sadria-space.com/archives/1997ICS30.pdf) |
| 1997 | Le Japon puissance internationale 'utile, futuribles analyse et prospective, no. 216, pp. 79–82 |
| 1997 | L'irrationnel au Japon, The Study of International Relations (Tsuda University), no. 23, pp. 61–72 |
| 1997 | Sadria, Modjtaba/ Bouissou, Jean-Marie/ Laidi, Zaki/ Joyaux, Francois/ Faure, Guy/ Yatabe, Kazuhiko, Consideration sur le role du Japon, Futuribles analyse et prospective, no. 216, pp. 95–104 |
| 1996 | The Japanese Way and American Followers, The Study of International Relations (Tsuda University), no. 22, pp. 53–76 (http://sadria-space.com/archives/1996TsudaIR22.pdf) |
| 1995 | Le Japon Et Le Bon Usage Du Monde - Instrumental interactions between Japan and the rest of the world, The Study of International Relations (Tsuda University), no. 21, pp. 55–67 (http://sadria-space.com/archives/1995TsudaIR21.pdf) |
| 1995 | De la modernization de la société à la modernization des religieux (Le cas de l'Iran), Tokyo University Institute of Oriental Culture Bulletin, p. 127, Tokyo (http://www.ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp/pub/kiyou.html) |
| 1994 | The Collapse of Chinese Boundaries: survey of the Displaced Person in China ― causes and mechanisms (Chugoku no Kabe no Hokai Chugokuniokeru Rumingensho no Kosatsu: Sonoyoin to Mekanizumu), Kuroda, Emiko (tr.) Kusa-no-Midori, no. 79, pp. 8–12 |
| 1994 | Le Japon et le Bon Usage du monde, The Study of International Relations (Tsuda University), no. 21, pp. 55–69 |
| 1994 | Le Japon Et Les Charmes De L'Asie, Le Nouveau Japon, vol. 71, pp. 117–128 |
| 1994 | Tashkent Quelques defis de l'ouzbekistan independent, Cemoti, no. 17, pp. 307–315 |
| 1993 | Japanese Peace Culture and the "New World Order, AMPO Japan-Asia Quarterly Review, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 34–39 |
| 1992 | Complexities of Muslim Women's Conditions: Urban Egyptian Women at Work, Bulletin of the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies International University of Japan, vol. 6, pp. 439–460 |
| 1992 | The United States, Japan, and the Gulf War, Monthly Review, vol. 43, pp. 1–16 |
| 1992 | Japan Steps off the U.S. Path, AMPO Japan-Asia Quarterly Review, Vol. 23, no.1, pp. 21–29 |
| 1991 | Israel and Soviet Union Relations: The Change of Paradoxes, Ajames:Annals of Japan Association for Middle East Studies , no. 6, pp. 1–34 |
| 1991 | Nouvelle approche de la societe civile au Proche Orient: le concept de l'Urf, Levant, vol. 4, pp. 49–53 |
| 1991 | Petit essai surla genese du totalitarism, The Study of International Relations (Tsuda University), no. 17, pp. 95–105 |
| 1999 | The Iranian Journal of International Affairs, vol. XI, no. 2 |
| راه توسعه ما از مدرنیته نمی گذرد/ فکر نو/سال اول-شماره چهارم./15/4/1378 | |
| ژاپن را بهتر بشناسیم،راز سرزمین آفتاب،دیروز سامورایی،امروز دانشمند/ (ایران جوان).4/6/1378 | |
| نسل جوان،نسل تنهایی،نسل گریز/ آزما/شماره6/فروردین1379 | |
| تحول جایگاه سیاست در ایران/ آدینه سربند/سال اول-شماره دوم.بهار1380. | |
| مصاحبه با دکتر صدریا/ پرچین/پیش شماره/مرداد 1380 | |
| محلی کردن بین المللی کردن(جهانی شدن)در ژاپن/ فصلنامه اقتصاد سیاسی/سال اول-شماره سوم-پائیز1382 | |
| رگه های امتزاج کنش و منش/ فرهنگ و صنعت/شماره هجدهم-نیمه اول بهمن1382 | |
| گفتگو با مجتبی صدریا درباره شناخت جامعه ایرانی (قسمت اول)/اندیشه ایرانشهر/شماره یکم/پائیز1383 | |
| گفتگو برای شناخت جامعه ایرانی با دکتر مجتبی صدریا (قسمت دوم)/ اندیشه ایرانشهر/سال اول –شماره دوم/زمستان 1383 | |
| جنبشهای اجتمائیفرهنگی و تحولات فرهنگی/ اندیشه ایرانشهر/سال اول-شماره سوم/بهار 1384 | |
| نقش آمریکا در بروز جنگ سرد در آسیا و علل آن | |
| روابط عمومی ،از تولد رویای آمریکایی تا عصر اصالت مخاطب (قسمت اول)/ (ارتباطات) | |
| متن کامل سخنرانی پروفسور صدریا در جمع دانشجویان دانشگاه شهر کرد-به ضمیمه نقد | |
| گفتگوی تمدنها(1)ژاپن/ آوا/شماره 70 |
| Year | Title |
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| 2009 | Speaker in Discussion D, "Beyond Neo-liberalism? South-South Realignments and New Agendas for Political Research: Brazil, Iran, Russia, India, Dubai, China, Vietnam", Critical Geographies of Security series, University of Bristol, Department of Politics, June 3. |
| 2009 | Sadria, Modjtaba and Panjwani, Farid, "Fragmented youth, Polyphonic Social Discourses”, Muslim Youth: Challenges, Opportunities and Expectations that Organised jointly by the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (UK) and the University of Chester, 20–22 March. |
| 2007 | “Two Major Deficits of Knowledge Construction in Contemporary Muslim Societies”, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, October 23. |
| 2007 | “Dynamics of Interaction between the Lived Environment and Built Environment”, 10th cycle of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture – Award Seminar, Kuala Lumpur, September 5. |
| 2007 | “Plurality of Architecture and Art in Contemporary Muslim Societies” IIS Summer Program, McGill University, Montreal, August 8–11. |
| 2007 | “Japan: Towards the Reconstruction of State Religion? (A Regional Context)”, 29th ISSR Conference (International Society for the Sociology of Religion), Leipzig, July 23–27. |
| 2007 | “Critic as tangible element of Modernity” in International Workshop organised jointly by the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, and AKU-ISMC, on Tangible Elements of Modernity in Multiple Modernities. May 18–19, London. |
| 2007 | “Religion and Character in a Democratic Society” Remarks at the International Conference on Commitment, Character and Citizenship. St. Edmonds College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, February 9–11. |
| 2002 | “International Conflict and Cooperation.” Session 4, 1st International Conference of Japanese Economic Policy Association, November - December 2002. |
| 2002 | "Open Mindness in a Changing World: What Analytical Possibilities?" Session 1: Education, Culture, Value and Mass-media.” UNU Global Seminar, 8th Kobe-Awaji Session, 7–10 October 2002, Kobe, Japan |
| 2001 | “The Possibility of Dialogue After 9.11”. National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA). December 2001. (http://www.nira.or.jp/past/newse/niranews/200112.html) |
| 2000 | “Dialogue of Civilizations and the expansion of inner cultural space” Kichokoen Bumei no Taiwa).” UNU Global Seminar 2000, 6th Kobe Session, Humanity and Civilizations in the Globalizing World, 26–29 September 2000, Kobe, Japan |
| Gurobarukanonakano Bumei to Ningen: Kokurendaigaku Gurobarusemina 2000 Kobe session . pp. 10-11 | |
| 2000 | “A Perspective of Iranian Foreign Policy: Triangle Relations of Hatami, Nation and Society”. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Islam Research Council. October 2000. (http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/islam/islam_12.pdf) |
| 2000 | Middle East Studies (MESA) Annual Meeting, Panel Discussion: Panel One – “Building Bridges Between the United States and Iran”. |
| 1999 | Speaker, Session 3: Preserving Cultural Integrity and Promoting Dialogue among Civilizations. UNU International Conference on “Iran in a Globalizing World: New Horizons, New Perspectives”. 15–16 November,
The United Nations University Headquarters Tokyo, Japan |