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Ehsan Naraghi
احسان نراقی |
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| Born | 2 February 1926 Kashan, Iran
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| Died | 2 December 2012 (aged 86) Tehran, Iran
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Education | Sociology |
| Alma mater | Dar ol-Fonoon |
| Occupation | Sociologist, writer |
| Title | Legion of Honour |
| Spouse(s) | Angel Sheybani (1959–2012) |
Ehsan Naraghi (born February 2, 1926 – died December 2, 2012) was an important Iranian sociologist and writer. A sociologist studies how people live together in groups and societies. Naraghi was also an adviser to Farah Pahlavi, who was the Empress of Iran.
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Who Was Ehsan Naraghi?
Ehsan Naraghi was born in Kashan, Iran. He grew up to become a very respected thinker and writer. He spent his life studying how societies work and helping people understand big global issues.
His Early Life and Education
Naraghi went to high school at Dar ol-Fonoon in Tehran. This was a famous school in Iran. After that, he traveled to Europe to continue his studies. He studied sociology at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. Later, he earned his PhD from Sorbonne University in Paris, France.
Working as a Sociologist
When he returned to Iran, Ehsan Naraghi became a professor. He taught sociology at the University of Tehran. He also directed the Social Studies and Research department there. He worked with many international science groups for years.
The "Brain Drain" Study
In 1965, Naraghi worked with the United Nations. He prepared the first worldwide study on something called the "Brain Drain." This term describes when many smart and talented people, like scientists or doctors, move from their home country to live and work in other, often richer, countries. Naraghi studied why this happened and what it meant for developing nations.
Teaching and Writing
He wrote many books and articles about social issues. He focused on problems in developing countries. In 1970, he taught courses in Paris. These classes were about young people, education, and society in countries around the world.
His Book and International Work
After some difficult experiences in Iran, he wrote a book. It was called "From Palace to Prison: Inside the Iranian Revolution." This book shared his personal story and thoughts on the changes happening in Iran.
Naraghi also worked for UNESCO for many years. UNESCO is a part of the United Nations that promotes education, science, and culture. He was the director of UNESCO's Youth Division. Even after he retired, he continued to advise the Director General of UNESCO until 1999.
Special Awards
Ehsan Naraghi received a very special award called the Legion of Honour. This is one of France's highest awards. He was the only Iranian person to receive it twice! First, he was honored by Charles de Gaulle. Later, he received it again from François Mitterrand.
Ehsan Naraghi passed away on December 2, 2012, after being ill for some time. He left behind a legacy of important studies and writings.
See also
- Intellectual movements in Iran
- University of Geneva
