Serart (Pathway) Identity Rules in Imam khomeini’s thinking

Identity or who question is integrated with otherness, and is also deemed to be the interface of "self" of "selves" with "others". Hence, the other side of the identity coin is contest or otherness, which if manifested in other’s symbols and interpretations, and in enemies, foreigners, infidels, or competitors. This identity has some rules and Criteria, that while representing selfness or otherness, clearly define the concepts of "self" and "other". It is hereby daimed that on ther side of the thinking mind, there exsist the metaphor of "the straight path"[1], which is seen as a yardstick for this recognition. Revealing the split between the real and fake selves, the straight path examines the issues of identity and otherness, and interoduces their representations. The path, also provides a perspective for avoiding the identity crisis. Therefore, it methodologically deals with the identity dillema in the frameworke of political thinking



[1]. A reference to the Holy koran, surah one (the opening), verse fine: [show us the straight path]. (translator’s note)