Dr Francisco José Luis

Dr. Francisco José Luis, a scholar in Indo-Iranian studies and comparative religion, shares insights from his rigorous academic journey that includes training in classical languages like Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit. He reflects on the shift in education, highlighting a rise in ideological indoctrination. Francisco delves into his PhD research on pre-reformist Sikhism, revealing its colonial influences, and discusses the living legacy of Neoplatonism in Islamic thought. With a blend of mysticism and personal experience, he connects Shiʿi practices with Neoplatonic traditions.