Examining the Ancient Iranian Worldview: Lessons Not Learned Yet!
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
Des Moines
Event Website
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source
Start Date
14-5-2019
End Date
14-5-2019
Abstract
The Zoroastrian calendar reveals the wisdom of our ancestors. It reflects the ancient Iranian worldview, showing a sophisticated and mature perspective of interactions that recognizes reasoned decision-making as an essential condition for solving our human-made problems. Moreover, freedom of choice is essential in recognizing human agency when thoughtful people come together to deliberate about the best options for advancing the general welfare of all. By naming each of the 30 days of the month after a life-sustaining element (e.g., water, earth, air, fire, etc.) or attributes (e.g., truth, justice, trust, etc.) that are needed for good governance, we discover the recipe for socio-political enlightenment.
Recommended Citation
Kaviani, Khodi, "Examining the Ancient Iranian Worldview: Lessons Not Learned Yet!" (2019). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 1.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2019/Faculty/1
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Education
Examining the Ancient Iranian Worldview: Lessons Not Learned Yet!
Des Moines
The Zoroastrian calendar reveals the wisdom of our ancestors. It reflects the ancient Iranian worldview, showing a sophisticated and mature perspective of interactions that recognizes reasoned decision-making as an essential condition for solving our human-made problems. Moreover, freedom of choice is essential in recognizing human agency when thoughtful people come together to deliberate about the best options for advancing the general welfare of all. By naming each of the 30 days of the month after a life-sustaining element (e.g., water, earth, air, fire, etc.) or attributes (e.g., truth, justice, trust, etc.) that are needed for good governance, we discover the recipe for socio-political enlightenment.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2019/Faculty/1