In the Name of Identity
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What’s it about?
Amin Maalouf warns that reducing identity to a single allegiance turns it into a weapon, and argues that embracing our multiple, complex selves is the only path to peace.
You’ll learn
- Identity is a dynamic mosaic, not a monolith
- Forced simplification fuels modern conflicts
- Victimhood can harden into defensive identity
- Embracing complexity is a moral act