A Nobel Prizewinning economist who is equally fluent in social and political philosophy, Amartya Sen smashes stereotypical cultural assumptions in this dazzling rebuttal of identity politics. Rejecting the thinking that pigeonholes people into "little boxes," Sen draws on history, science, and literature to illustrate the diversity of so-called monolithic cultures. Briefly but elegantly stated, this treatise examines the violence that accompanies the assertion of traditional identities and suggests that peace can prevail if people are free to choose their own identity affiliations.
Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny
"One of the few world intellectuals on whom we may rely to make sense out of our existential confusion." -Nadine Gordimer
In this sweeping philosophical work, Amartya Sen proposes that the murderous violence that has riven our society is driven as much by confusion as by inescapable hatred. Challenging the reductionist division of people by race, religion, and class, Sen presents an inspiring vision of a world that can be made to move toward peace as firmly as it has spiraled in recent years toward brutality and war.
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In this sweeping philosophical work, Amartya Sen proposes that the murderous violence that has riven our society is driven as much by confusion as by inescapable hatred. Challenging the reductionist division of people by race, religion, and class, Sen presents an inspiring vision of a world that can be made to move toward peace as firmly as it has spiraled in recent years toward brutality and war.
Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny
"One of the few world intellectuals on whom we may rely to make sense out of our existential confusion." -Nadine Gordimer
In this sweeping philosophical work, Amartya Sen proposes that the murderous violence that has riven our society is driven as much by confusion as by inescapable hatred. Challenging the reductionist division of people by race, religion, and class, Sen presents an inspiring vision of a world that can be made to move toward peace as firmly as it has spiraled in recent years toward brutality and war.
In this sweeping philosophical work, Amartya Sen proposes that the murderous violence that has riven our society is driven as much by confusion as by inescapable hatred. Challenging the reductionist division of people by race, religion, and class, Sen presents an inspiring vision of a world that can be made to move toward peace as firmly as it has spiraled in recent years toward brutality and war.
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BN ID: | 2940174819047 |
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Publisher: | Tantor Audio |
Publication date: | 11/22/2022 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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