Identity and Violence: The Violence of Illusion

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen is widely recognized for his ability to join economics and philosophy, reflected in his work through ethics and a sense of common humanity. In this Hitchcock Lecture from UC Berkeley he explores the violence of illusion. Series: UC Berkeley Graduate Council Lectures [5/2005] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 9459]

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[brahna1]

Thank you for posting this excellent lecture.

[matthewjohnfaunce]

The good side of identity can be intoxicating. It's easy to get sucked in if nobody is talking outside of whatever given framework. But, just like my high school teachers wouldn't accept a report with only one source, It is important to understand more than one point of view, and weigh them with a good conscience when a decision has to be made. This goes for all subjects: politics, economics, religion, philosophy, music, as well as identification of self and others.

[flowewritharoma]

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[papan2012]

Someone disliked this lecture !!! Must be some fundamentalist ???

[adelle0001]

nice lecture though!

[philonous09]

I really enjoyed this lecture, it really touched me to see that someone is giving a lecture on the relation between volition (freewill) and identity, because I occasionally ask myself if I can really choose who I am (in an existential sense).

[chriscuniah]

This is a very good lecture. An individual multi-dimensional identity; having a mosaic identity, a diluted, fluid-type identity... a lot of it brought about or acquired by affiliations and associations - by sharing experiences.

[holymolymaria]

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[freechild19]

Inspiring lecture. Is it possible to upload the lecture on the second day? Thank you!

[noyon404]

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