5 d. ago Against Identity by Alexander Douglas review – a superb critique of contemporary self

A philosopher challenges us to forget about ourselves in this powerfully strange counterblast to identity fetishismIdentity is something socially negotiated, both claimed and given. I cannot be French if that nation does not exist; I can’t be a doctor if no one will grant me a medical degree. Social media, however, promises that we can don or doff identities like so many digital masks. We may become persuaded that identities are private goods over which we have rights of ownership and choice, that we can freely select what we “identify as”. The heightened salience of identity in modern political discourse thus represents an unwitting internalisation of the neoliberal view of humans as atomised individuals who navigate life purely by expressing consumer preferences.The idea that the identity of the speaker should count when assessing his or her argument is what the right used to denounce as “identity politics” (now subsumed under the general concept of “wokeness”), tho...

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3 w. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Liverpool favourites to sign Wirtz – matchday live

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Get in touchManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Salah named Premier League player of the year– matchday live

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Get in touchManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Ronaldo ‘may play at Club World Cup’ – matchday live

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Get in touchManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago WCL and Championship playoff finals, Klopp disappointed with boos for Alexander

Buildup to today’s major finalsLive scores | Fixtures | Email EmilliaManchester City wrap up their Premier League campaign on Sunday with a game Pep Guardiola believes is “by far” their most important of the season. City head to Fulham knowing a draw will almost certainly secure a top-five spot and a place in the Champions League for next season.After winning the title in the past four seasons, it is a relatively modest target but Guardiola recognises it is the least of the club’s expectations. The City manager said: “If we want to play in the Champions League, we have to take a result there. This is what we are going to do. Of course, it’s really important.” Asked if it was the most important game of the season, Guardiola said at a press conference: “By far.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Jurgen Klopp make feelings VERY clear on Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander

Jurgen Klopp spoke passionately in defence of Trent Alexander-Arnold at an LFC Foundation event after the Liverpool defender was booed by supporters for deciding to leave the club

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3 w. ago Liverpool XI vs Brighton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

It remains to be seen if Trent Alexander-Arnold will play any part for the Reds after Anfield boos

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4 w. ago 'He didn't deserve it': Liverpool star Mo Salah hits out at 'harsh' Trent Alexander

The academy graduate will search for a new challenge away from Anfield

Society

4 w. ago Mohamed Salah: ‘Liverpool fans were wrong to boo Trent Alexander

Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool after 20 years at the club this summer

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4 w. ago Mohamed Salah hits out at ‘harsh’ Anfield reception for Trent Alexander

Forward surprised and saddened by boos for teammate‘He didn’t deserve that because he gave it all to the fans’Mohamed Salah has criticised the “harsh” reception that Trent Alexander-Arnold received at Anfield last weekend and called for Liverpool fans to give the departing defender the send-off 20 years of service deserves.Salah admitted he was surprised and saddened by the boos that Alexander-Arnold received from a large section of the Liverpool crowd before, during and after his substitute appearance against Arsenal. It was the 26-year-old’s first outing since announcing he would be leaving his boyhood club when his contract expires at the end of the season, with a free transfer to Real Madrid lined up. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Mo Salah hits out at Liverpool fans for booing Trent Alexander

Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed by Liverpool fans during their draw with Arsenal ahead of his impending move to Real Madrid, with Mohamed Salah now hitting out at those who jeered the right-back

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4 w. ago Mohamed Salah admits he was 'saddened' by Liverpool boos for Trent Alexander

Mohamed Salah has admitted he was saddened by the boos that were directed at Trent Alexander-Arnold from the Liverpool fans against Arsenal over the weekend

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last month Liverpool XI vs Brighton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Arne Slot must decide whether to play Trent Alexander-Arnold on the south coast after Anfield boos

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