Royal Institute Philosophy Lecture '24- Anthony Appiah on Religious Divides
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Exploring the Impact of Religion on Society
Speaker: Kwame Anthony Appiah, a noted philosopher holding a Silver Professorship in Philosophy and Law at New York University, as well as an esteemed position as Laurance Rockefeller University Professor Emeritus at Princeton. He is also an honorary fellow at Clare College, Cambridge, and serves as the President of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Currently, he is working on a book focused on social scientific perspectives on religion.
The concept of religion encompasses a vast array of beliefs and practices, making it challenging to label them under a single term. Religions play integral roles in identity formation and everyday practices, influencing aspects such as gender performance. Philosophers like Clifford Geertz have noted that religious traditions possess the power to foster enduring emotions and motivations that intertwine reality with sentiment. In today's society, religious identities—whether they belong to Evangelical Christians in the United States, Hindus in India, Jews in Israel, or Christians and Muslims in Ghana—have become pivotal in political contexts. These identities often shape perceptions of the state in various democratic frameworks. By examining the distinct components of different religions and their roles in knowledge, practice, and identity, one can gain insights into the causes of religious conflict in multi-religious societies, while also identifying pathways toward understanding and resolution.
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