newly reorganized institute continued its entity in the same building within the framework of two research centers, “Philosophy and Religion” and “History and Philosophy of Science”. During this period, research activities of the institute were lessened and emphasis was placed on educational activities too. In 1997, in order to strengthen the institute's research achievements, the institute became independent from the Institute of Cultural Research and Studies and continued its activities under the new title, “The Iranian Society of Philosophy”. Since 2001, the institute has continued its activities within the framework of a totally independent Institute, with the title of “The Iranian Research Institute of Philosophy”. The institute received the authorization of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology for establishing six new research departments: Western Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, Science Studies, Religion and Mysticism, Logics and Kalam. References External links Iranian Research Institute of Philosophy (IRIP) Official Website Research institutes in Iran Universities in Iran Educational institutions established in 1974 Philosophy institutes Education in Iran Education in Tehran 1974 establishments in Iran