Tribalism: Where George Orwell leads us and where an understanding of existential

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The chaos of our current times raises both concern and interest in tribalism. We look at three types of tribalism. Reflecting the thoughts of George Orwell, we discuss nationalism and patriotism. We then introduce globalism. We offer ideas about how affiliation with one type or another of these types can reflect the existential–relational position that we occupy. To illustrate the complexities of these affiliations we consider the passionate support of and resistance to Black Lives Matter.

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Black Lives Matter existential–relational positions Orwell racism tribalism

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