Nadia Maftouni

Nadia Maftouni (born January 14, 1966) is an Iranian academic, philosophical author, and artist. She is renowned for her significant contributions to the study of Farabian, Avicennian, and Suhrawardian philosophy, offering modern readings of their works. Maftouni has also established herself as a dedicated researcher in Jurisprudence and Islamic History. She holds a professorial position at the University of Tehran, an institution where she is also an alumna and a member of the Philosophy and Islamic Theology department. Her academic endeavors extend to her role as a Senior Research Scholar at Yale Law School. Furthermore, she serves on the board of the esteemed History of Philosophy Quarterly. Beyond her academic and philosophical pursuits, Maftouni gained public attention for proposing to the Iranian artist Hossein Nuri when he was using a wheelchair. Her artistic career includes learning painting from Nuri and participating in numerous international exhibitions with him, showcasing their collaborative works in various global cities.