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“The self is constituted within a variety of arenas and in relation to multiple traditions. Self-hood, on this understanding, is both provisional and open-ended, and critically depends on the configuration of relationships between one’s own groups and those cultures and values that are deemed ‘other’. The regulation of alterity becomes a defining attribute of self-hood, as my sense of who I am is crucially mediated by an understanding of that which I am not (paraphrasing William Connolly).”

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Book:The Politics of Identity: Liberal Political Theory and the Dilemmas of Difference
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The Politics of Identity: Liberal Political Theory and the Dilemmas of Difference

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Michael Kenny

Michael Kenny was a renowned sculptor whose works are known for their unique style and profound understanding of materials. Born in 1941 and passed away in 1999, Kenny's sculpting career spanned several decades, during which he created many influential pieces. more

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