[E]ach of our voices has something unique to say. Not only should I not mold my life to the demands of external conformity; I can't even find the model by which to live outside myself. I can only find it within.
We define our identity always in dialogue with, sometimes in struggle against, the things our significant others want to see in us. Even after we out… - Charles Taylor
We define our identity always in dialogue with, sometimes in struggle against, the things our significant others want to see in us. Even after we out…
- Charles Taylor
To know who I am is a species of knowing where I stand. My identity is defined by the commitments and identifications which provide the frame or hori… - Charles Taylor
To know who I am is a species of knowing where I stand. My identity is defined by the commitments and identifications which provide the frame or hori…
We become full human agents, capable of understanding ourselves, and hence of defining our identity, through our acquisition of rich human languages … - Charles Taylor
We become full human agents, capable of understanding ourselves, and hence of defining our identity, through our acquisition of rich human languages …
There is a widespread sense of loss here, if not always of God, then at least of meaning. - Charles Taylor
There is a widespread sense of loss here, if not always of God, then at least of meaning.
[E]ach of our voices has something unique to say. Not only should I not mold my life to the demands of external conformity; I can't even find the mod… - Charles Taylor
[E]ach of our voices has something unique to say. Not only should I not mold my life to the demands of external conformity; I can't even find the mod…
Little countries do not have this luxury of defending themselves. We have to do it before the fact, not after the fact - Charles Taylor
Little countries do not have this luxury of defending themselves. We have to do it before the fact, not after the fact
There is a certain way of being human that is my way. I am called upon to live my life in this way, and not in imitation of anyone else's life. But t… - Charles Taylor
There is a certain way of being human that is my way. I am called upon to live my life in this way, and not in imitation of anyone else's life. But t…
What should have died along with communism is the belief that modern societies can be run on a single principle, whether that of planning under the g… - Charles Taylor
What should have died along with communism is the belief that modern societies can be run on a single principle, whether that of planning under the g…
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