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The Shah's Philosopher: Mir Damad and Safavid Isfahan's Renaissance
This episode explores the intellectual and spiritual world of Safavid Persia through the life and work of Mir Damad (Mir Mohammad Baqer Esterabadi), the leading philosopher of the Isfahan School and a pivotal figure in Shiite scholarship under Shah Abbas I. Lucas and Luna discuss how Mir Damad synthesized Avicennan philosophy, Suhrawardi's illuminationist thought, and Twelver Shiite theology into a unique system known as the 'Yemeni Wisdom.' They delve into his role at the royal court, his famous debates with rival scholars, and his influence on later figures like Mulla Sadra. The episode…
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