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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