Corona and Political Philosophy
Volume 8, Issue 29, Autumn 2023, Pages 1-23
Abolghasem Taheri, Mohammad Bashiri Azar
Abstract Abolghasem Taheri[1]
Ali Tahery Matin [2]
Abstract:
The corona virus has changed all aspects of human life. As some speak of the world and the afterlife. In other words, the world will return to before Corona. The main purpose of this article is Corona's influence on political philosophy and the philosopher’s approach to Corona, both at the macro level and at the micro level and time concepts. Explaining that political philosophy is a response to the crises of our time. For this reason, current thinkers have given a philosophical explanation of Corona, given the effects of Corona on all aspects of human life on a global scale. In fact, Corona has challenged the fundamental themes of political philosophy, such as good and evil, happiness and virtue, the nature of governments, lifestyles and equality, and the status of religion. Consumption, the type of government, soft power, biotourism, etc. have been confronted with new perspectives and theories. However, philosophical conflicts over the effects of Corona, from statehood to the collapse of the state, capitalism to the decline of the capitalist system, science and technology to the contradiction with technology, and so on, continue.
[1] Professor, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
[2] Graduate of Political Science, Islamic Azad University, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Takestan, Takestan, Iran, bashityazar@yahoo.com
The Role of Modern Media in Advancing National Interests (Theoretical Perspective)
Volume 8, Issue 29, Autumn 2023, Pages 125-148
Ebrahim Mottagi, Sefatullah Shahverdi
Abstract Dr. Ebrahim Mottaghi
Sefato Allah Shahverdi
Abstract:
Modern media are recognized as the main actor of human life in the 21st century as social media. This act at all levels, including the macro level, such as the introduction of lifestyle, macroeconomics (both the global economy and the context of the current world economy), the formation of new politics, as well as at the micro level such as local identity, nutrition style. In this regard, the national interests of countries have also changed. In fact, states must re-examine their national interests in all respects with regard to the role of the media. This study examines the impact of the media on national interests. In fact, modern media, like the Internet, has the capacity to protect and advance the country's national interests, both domestically and internationally. At the domestic level we can mention increased public participation, increase in awareness, and transparency on all issues, reducing government spending, preventing rent-seeking, e-government and more. At the international level, promoting national security, reducing vulnerability, actively participating in international developments, promoting our norms and identity at a global level. They are possible with modern media due to their function and capacity. In all these areas, the nation's national interests in the economic, security, cultural and social spheres will be fulfilled. Of course, attention must be paid to the power of internal media, media literacy, work in the media, and the reduction of the negative effects of new media.
