This document discusses the concepts of cosmopolitanism, globalization, and multiculturalism. It explores ideas around identity, internationalism, elitism, political awareness, identification, loyalty, and tolerance as they relate to cosmopolitanism. Key figures discussed include Kwame Anthony Appiah, V.S. Naipaul, and Amaritya Sen. The document examines ideas of plural identities and clashes between identities, and critiques that see singular categorization and identity in favor of acknowledging plural identities and dialogue between civilizations. It discusses cosmopolitanism as involving choice, discovery, and responsibility toward priorities, different loyalties, and associations through a shared global humanity and plural-identity positioning.