As people throughout the world react to globalization and revert to
nationalism, they are proclaiming distinct cultural identities for
themselves. Cultural identity seems to offer a defensive wall
against the homogenizing effects of globalization and a framework
for nurturing and protecting cultural differences. In this short
and provocative book, Francois Jullien argues that this emphasis on
cultural identity is a mistake. Cultures exist in relation to one
another and they are constantly mutating and transforming
themselves. There is no cultural identity, there are only what
Jullien calls 'resources'. Resources are created in a certain
space, they are available to all and belong to no one. They are not
exclusive, like the values to which we proclaim loyalty; instead,
we deploy them or not, activate them or let them fall by the
wayside, and each of us as individuals is responsible for these
choices. This conceptual shift requires us to redefine three key
terms - the universal, the uniform and the common. Equipped with
these concepts, we can rethink the dialogue between cultures in a
way that avoids what Jullien sees as the false debate about
identity and difference. This powerful critique of the modern
shibboleth of cultural identity will appeal to anyone interested in
the great social and political questions of our time.
General
Imprint: |
Polity Press
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
March 2021 |
Authors: |
F. Jullien
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Dimensions: |
190 x 126 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
100 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5095-4699-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
Philosophy >
General
Books >
Philosophy >
General
|
LSN: |
1-5095-4699-5 |
Barcode: |
9781509546992 |
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