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The Ethics of Identity

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In recent decades, collective identities such as race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, and sexuality have garnered significant attention, often demanding recognition and respect at the expense of other values. This work explores the tension between these identities and individual freedom, questioning how they both constrain and enable our individuality. Renowned philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah engages with thinkers from various eras and cultures to delve into these complex issues. He examines the interplay between individuality and identity, emphasizing that the way we define ourselves is intrinsically linked to the lives we choose to lead. Appiah presents a nuanced ethical framework that connects moral obligations to collective identities, challenging simplistic notions of culture and diversity. He questions whether culture is inherently valuable, the nature of moral obligations, and the effectiveness of human rights rhetoric. Ultimately, Appiah's insights encourage a more sophisticated understanding of identity that transcends binary divisions, fostering a vision of liberal humanism that embraces the complexities and variations of human experience.

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The Ethics of Identity, Kwame Anthony Appiah

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Anglais
Publié
2023
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souple
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392
ISBN10
0691254079
ISBN13
9780691254074
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In recent decades, collective identities such as race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, and sexuality have garnered significant attention, often demanding recognition and respect at the expense of other values. This work explores the tension between these identities and individual freedom, questioning how they both constrain and enable our individuality. Renowned philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah engages with thinkers from various eras and cultures to delve into these complex issues. He examines the interplay between individuality and identity, emphasizing that the way we define ourselves is intrinsically linked to the lives we choose to lead. Appiah presents a nuanced ethical framework that connects moral obligations to collective identities, challenging simplistic notions of culture and diversity. He questions whether culture is inherently valuable, the nature of moral obligations, and the effectiveness of human rights rhetoric. Ultimately, Appiah's insights encourage a more sophisticated understanding of identity that transcends binary divisions, fostering a vision of liberal humanism that embraces the complexities and variations of human experience.