Pahlavani discourse and idealistic leaders in contemporary Iranian political culture (Case study: Amir Kabir and Mossadegh)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Department of Political Science, Rabat Karim Unit, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Doctorate in Political Science, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Unit, Tehran

Abstract
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The aim of the current research is to investigate and analyze the Pahlavani discourse in Iranian political culture as one of the important issues that can be seen regarding the trend of heroism and political saviorism in the contemporary history of Iran, and an attempt has been made to analyze this phenomenon with the discourse method and case study. and while analyzing the main components of Pahlavani discourse in Iran's political culture, evaluate and criticize its consequences in the political attitudes and behaviors of Iranians. Paying attention to the influence of Pahlavi discourse on the expansion of the spirit of heroism and presenting a mythical image of political leaders that has led to avoiding a realistic and critical look at their performance by focusing on two relatively popular political figures in the contemporary history of Iran whose fate shows the lack of Their success is in the full realization of their goals; It is one of the most important findings of this research. The general result of this research shows that the Pahlavani discourse and its control over Iranian political culture, while presenting an idealistic view of activists and political leaders, has turned them into national heroes and has made it impossible to criticize and analyze their performance impartially in order to better understand political and historical developments. .

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Volume 19, Issue 3 - Serial Number 75
No.75
Autumn 2024
Pages 51-84

  • Receive Date 31 July 2024
  • Revise Date 17 October 2024
  • Accept Date 18 October 2024