Identity and Violence: Sen's Civil Paths to Peace

This article provides a profound analysis of Amartya Sen's thought in the context of contemporary conflicts and mechanisms of violence. The author exposes the "solitarian illusion"—a dangerous simplification of identity to a single dimension that serves to polarize societies. The text argues that the path to peace lies in recognizing the multidimensionality of humanity and strengthening the institutional foundations of public discourse. It addresses the social capital of women and youth, as well as the threats posed by the attention economy and algorithmic disinformation. This is essential reading for those seeking systemic solutions to social stability and political inclusivity in a world rife with structural humiliation and the engineering of misunderstanding.