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“[M]y discovering my own identity doesn't mean that I work it out in isolation, but that I negotiate it through dialogue, partly overt, partly internal, with others.”

Quote by Charles Taylor

Book:Multiculturalism
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Multiculturalism

This book delves into the concepts, theories, and practices of multiculturalism, examining how different cultures coexist and interact in various social and political contexts. more

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Charles Taylor
Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor, born on November 5, 1931, is a renowned philosopher whose research spans across moral philosophy, political philosophy, and religious philosophy, having a profound impact on contemporary philosophy. more

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