The Concepts of Alvin Toffler and Seyyed Mohammad Khatami
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Alvin toffler, seyyed mohammad khatami, third wave, dialogue among civilizations, futurism, intercultural dialogue, globalization, information societyAbstract
This article examines the fundamental ideas of Alvin Toffler, the American futurist, and Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the Iranian philosopher and politician. Toffler’s concept of the “Third Wave” emphasizes the transformations in society caused by the shift from agrarian to industrial and then to post-industrial stages, highlighting the role of information, technology, and knowledge in shaping the future. In contrast, Khatami’s “Dialogue Among Civilizations” stresses the importance of intercultural understanding, tolerance, and mutual respect as a foundation for global peace and cooperation. By comparing these two thinkers, the study reveals how technological progress and cultural dialogue represent complementary dimensions of modern civilization. The analysis demonstrates that both Toffler and Khatami offer essential insights into humanity’s efforts to construct a balanced, peaceful, and knowledge-based future.
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Toffler, Alvin. The Third Wave. New York: William Morrow, 1980. ISBN 0688035973. English: Toffler, Alvin. The Third Wave. New York: William Morrow, 1980.
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Xotamiy (Khatami), Seyyed Mohammad. Address to the United Nations General Assembly, New York, 21 September 1998 (speech text). English: Khatami, Seyyed Mohammad. “Address to the United Nations General Assembly,” New York, 21 September 1998
United Nations. “2001 should be Year of Dialogue among Civilizations” — UN press materials and UN Chronicle background on Dialogue among Civilizations. English: United Nations press/UN Chronicle materials on “Dialogue among Civilizations” (background and UN actions).
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