The Cultural and Epistemological Foundations of Localizing the Theories of the Human Sciences

The localization of the theories of human sciences is an important issue in fostering identity and strengthening the local culture and serves as a means to apply knowledge in practical domains. For developing a theory is the most important means of understanding and confronting problems. The theories of human sciences have two human and environmental aspects: in regard to the first aspect, they are beyond time and place, and in terms of the second aspect, they are limited to the specific exigencies of the society. Theories are human issues; however, in practical domain, they do not equally possess the necessary desirability for all societies. Therefore, localization is felt to be a necessity for the application of theories in special circumstances. Accordingly, our main question is on, what cultural and epistemological foundations should we rely for putting the theories into practice in our society?This research shows that what the theories teach us about the world can be applicable to the Iranian society and be compatible with our identity and our cultural doctrines only through localization. In this regard our viewpoint is based on moderation, virtue and adaptations to the identity of Iranian-Islamic culture, in line with production of desirable knowledge.