Mahmoud Khatami (Persian: محمود خاتمی; born 1962 or 1963)[1] is an Iranian philosopher.

Showing an early interest in humanities, he attended the Seminary of Islamic Studies, which gained him the traditional degree of Ijtihad,[citation needed] the highest level in Islamic religious and theological learning.

Concurrently, he attended the University of Tehran to pursue his secular education for the BA, MA and MS degrees.

He also received two PhD degrees in philosophy from Iranian institutions, one in 1987 and one in 1992.

He has served as a visiting professor at other Iranian and Western universities,[citation needed] and has received awards for his academic excellence both inside and outside Iran.