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Identity - what makes each of us unique - has been a fundamental question of philosophers from Socrates to Freud. Identity is the crucible out of which we come: our background, our race, our gender, our tribal affiliations, our religion (or lack thereof), all go into making up who we are. All too often, however, the notion of identity - personal, religious, ethnic, or national - has given rise to heated passions and even massive crimes.
I want to try and understand why so many people commit crimes in the name of identity, writes Amin Maalouf. Moving across the worlds history, faiths, and politics, he argues against an oversimplified and hostile concept of identity. Cogently and persuasively he examines identity in the context of the modern world, where it can be viewed as both glory and poison. He demonstrates, too, the dangers of using identity as a protective - and therefore aggressive - mechanism, which frequently leads to the repression or extermination of minorities, heretics, or class enemies.
Maalouf contends that many of us would reject our inherited conceptions of identity, to which we cling through habit, if only we examined them more closely. The future of society depends on accepting all identities, while recognizing our uniqueness.
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Honestly, I was disappointed. The summary sounded intriguing, but the copy I got was quite damaged, with pages falling out. I couldn’t engage with the material properly because of the poor condition. I wouldn’t recommend buying used unless you can get a better description of the condition.
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David Chen
Interesting themes, but delivery issues
The book itself is great—really delves into violence and belonging. However, it took longer to arrive than I expected. The condition wasn't as good as described; there were some marks on the cover. Still, I enjoyed the content and would read it again for sure.
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Amira Khan
Thought-provoking read, but worn out
I bought this used copy of "In the Name of Identity" and while the content is incredibly thought-provoking, the book showed quite a bit of wear. Some pages were dog-eared, but the ideas resonated with me. It’s perfect for anyone interested in social issues and identity.
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