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Dynamic Identity and Cultural Resources in a Transcultural Context

The intention of this paper is to shed light on the place of religious education in a multicultural society. Particular emphasis is put on the assumptions that need to be considered in the context of what is called postmodern society, and these are issues of identity and culture. First, at the beginning of the paper, the main practical and theoretical sources of discourse on cultural pluralism are presented. The first chapter brings a discussion on personal identity, with Bauman’s interpretation of individual identity and society as fluid realities presented as a diagnosis of postmodern identity. The fluidity of identity does not mean its non-existence, and the reason why the use of the term “dynamic” identity is preferred over “fluid” identity is provided. The topic of the second chapter is culture. First, there is a brief overview of the traditional understanding of culture and the meaning of the terms multiculturalism, interculturality and transculturality. Jullien’s denial of cultural identity and the concept of cultural resource are then presented as a diagnosis of contemporary culture. In the final part, the possible role and task of religious education are indicated in line with the presented concepts of identity and culture.

identity, culture, transculturality, Zygmunt Bauman, François Jullien

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