traditional relations, Islamic revolution, Imam Khomeini (PBUH), clerics, mosques and minbars, social movements.Philosophy behind Islamic Revolution Studies

Islamic revolution of Iran, as the last revolution in 20th century and a unique revolution in terms of historical roots, theoretical and philosophical origin as well as scope and depth of influence, four decades after its victory, has sparked scientific and philosophic contemplation as well as extensive researches. The results of these contemplations and researches gradually formed what is today known as "Islamic revolution studies". Although some of discussions of this field of knowledge are intellectual studies pertaining to this field itself, no discussion has been made about "the philosophy of Islamic revolution studies" yet. This article explains the necessity to study "the philosophy of Islamic revolution studies" and clarifies its establishment as an intellectual-historical science. The article also offers definition, objectives, scope, method and some of important issues of this field as a second degree science and as a subcategory of philosophy pertaining to discussions about Islamic revolution.