The I and the Non-I: Beyond Subjectivism and Nihilism, by Gholamhossein Ebrahini Dinani

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The I and the Non-I: Beyond Subjectivism and Nihilism by Gholamhossein Ebrahimi Dinani (b. 1934-) is a profound philosophical inquiry into the unity of being and consciousness. Bridging Islamic metaphysics and modern phenomenology, Dinani dissolves the traditional dualism between existence and awareness, presenting reason as the luminous essence of reality itself. In his Ishraq framework, the “I” is both the mirror and the manifestation of being, while knowledge, love, and intellect converge as expressions of divine light. Through rigorous rational analysis and metaphysical reflection, the book redefines reason as a sacred ontological principle, positioning Islamic philosophy as a living dialogue partner within global philosophical discourse.

Gholamhossein Ebrahimi Dinani is a prominent Iranian philosopher, widely recognized for his voluminous work in Islamic philosophy, especially illuminationism and Shahab al-Din Suhrawardī. He is the three-time recipient of the Book of the Year award in Iran and holds the title of Professor Emeritus at the University of Tehran. He is the author of over seventy books and hundreds of articles.

Seyed Javad Miri is a Swedish-Iranian sociologist, public intellectual, and professor of sociology at the Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies in Tehran, Iran. He is a specialist in Islamic social theory, inter-civilizational discourse, and contemporary Islamic thought. He has published numerous books and articles and is the founder of the journal Islamic Perspective. He is the Co-Director of the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

Dustin J. Byrd is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at The University of Olivet. He is a specialist in Critical Theory, the Critical Theory of Religion, and Psychoanalytic Political Theory. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Ekpyrosis Press, as well as the Founder and Co-Director of the Institute for Critical Social Theory.

Translated by Seyed Javad Miri

Foreword by Dustin J. Byrd

Paperback. 205 pages.

Published: February 2026

ISBN: 979-8-9920194-8-3

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