The Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria is offering a weekly seminar on the book “Killer Identities” by the writer and thinker Amin Maalouf. The seminar will be held every Monday from October 7th to November 4th, 2024, from 6 PM to 9 PM.

The seminar will be led by Father Mario Boulos SJ, Director of the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria.

Purpose of the Seminar:

This seminar aims to explore the concepts presented by Maalouf in “Killer Identities”, particularly regarding the identity crisis and affiliations in the age of globalization and cultural conflicts. The focus will be on analyzing how individual and collective identities are formed and how multiple identities can be a source of communication or conflict. The seminar seeks to foster constructive dialogue on these issues while connecting the ideas to contemporary reality.

Seminar Topics:

1. Identity and Cultural Diversity: How are individual and collective identities formed?
2. Cultural Conflicts: The impact of multiple affiliations on societies.
3. Globalization and Its Effect on Identities: Can identities remain stable in a changing world?
4. Towards Better Coexistence: Strategies to enhance understanding between different identities.

Participation Criteria:

• Interest in Philosophy and Social Thought: Participants should preferably have an interest in philosophical and social issues related to identity and culture.
• Willingness to Participate Actively: The seminar relies on open dialogue and discussion, so participants are expected to contribute their ideas and participate in discussions.
• Commitment to Attendance: Due to the cumulative nature of the seminar, participants must be able to attend weekly sessions regularly.
• Target Age Group: Open to youth and adults of all ages who have a cultural background or interest in this area.
• Target Number: Only 10-15 participants.

How to Join:

1. Carefully and accurately fill out the registration form.
2. Accepted participants will be contacted via email.

Participation Fee:

A nominal fee of 100 Egyptian Pounds is required to ensure the seriousness of the participant, to be paid before the seminar begins (this fee should not be a barrier to participation). The seminar is supported by the Jesuit Cultural Center in Alexandria.

Join us for an intellectual journey on one of the most pressing issues facing our societies today!

The deadline for filling out the form is Thursday, October 3rd, 2024.

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