"The truth is too big to be contained in one single mind or one single tradition."

Abdolkarim Soroush (1945)
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About Abdolkarim Soroush

Abdolkarim Soroush is an Iranian philosopher, theologian, and reformer of Islam. Born in 1945 in Tehran, he studied pharmacy before turning to religious studies and philosophy at the university. Soroush has been a prominent figure in the Islamic world, advocating for the compatibility of religion and modernity. He is known for his critical approach to interpreting the Quran and has been influential in discussions on religious reform and democracy in Iran.

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