Collective Identity

Collective Identity

An open book with a red page showing a black, abstract, circular design on the left and a black-and-white illustration of a person practicing Daoism while riding an ox next to a tree on the right.
"In that conversation with Laozi’s text, I began to see the shape of my own life, the questions that opened seams, the patterns that pooled and shimmered."
A man standing behind multiple microphones gestures while speaking to a crowd in an outdoor setting, with a group of people and a building in the background.
Famed activist Bayard Rustin constantly faced the dilemma of coordinating collective pursuits among diverse groups of people.
a flock of pink birds flying through a cloudy sky.
"Groupthink" gets a bad rap. In reality, we need groups to focus our thinking and to build on the ideas of others.
John Templeton Foundation
A white king defeated by a black pawn in chess
Everyone loves a good underdog story, but the lessons we derive from them depend on how they’re told.
Queen Elizabeth II has died. How is this loss different from that of a loved one?
Saint Ambrose
When Saint Ambrose of Milan was venerated, his life became public property, its meaning expanding with the unique interpretations of each new generation.
heroism
For such a near-universal concept, the definition of "heroism" is difficult to pin down.