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Deeply interesting a superb critique of contemporary self-obsession Steven Poole, Guardian

''Engrossing bracing incendiary and timely Stuart Jeffries, Daily Telegraph

A philosopher explains why the search for identity is meaningless, and how we should escape the self

Modern life encourages us to pursue the perfect identity. Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the world hoping it will bring us happiness. But this often leads to a complex game of envy and pride. We achieve these identities but want others to imitate us. We disagree with those whose identities contradict ours leading to polarisation and even violence. And yet when they thump against us, we are ashamed to ring hollow.

In Against Identity, philosopher Alexander Douglas seeks an alternative wisdom. Searching the work of three thinkers ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, Dutch Enlightenment thinker Benedict de Spinoza, and 20th Century French t
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  • ISBN: 9781802063318
  • Author: Alexander Douglas
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Pages: 272
  • Format: Paperback
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Deeply interesting a superb critique of contemporary self-obsession Steven Poole, Guardian

''Engrossing bracing incendiary and timely Stuart Jeffries, Daily Telegraph

A philosopher explains why the search for identity is meaningless, and how we should escape the self

Modern life encourages us to pursue the perfect identity. Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the world hoping it will bring us happiness. But this often leads to a complex game of envy and pride. We achieve these identities but want others to imitate us. We disagree with those whose identities contradict ours leading to polarisation and even violence. And yet when they thump against us, we are ashamed to ring hollow.

In Against Identity, philosopher Alexander Douglas seeks an alternative wisdom. Searching the work of three thinkers ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, Dutch Enlightenment thinker Benedict de Spinoza, and 20th Century French t

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