Multiplying human classifications overwhelmed the Christian-versus-other distinction

Evidence

Four, the classifications of mankind were systematically multiplied as the possibilities of designation and derivation were refined beyond the categories of what Vico called gentile and sacred nations; race, color, origin, temperament, character, and types overwhelmed the distinction between Christians and everyone else. — Edward W. Said, Orientalism, 330

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Edward W. Said, Orientalism, 330
• XREF: connects to: Classification and symbolization alone are human universals, not genocidal precursors; Spanish biopolitical difference from 1492 to 1614 exceeded bodily classification; Circumcision status served as a marker separating Egyptians and Turks from Christians (+1 more)
• yield-rescued: below the book’s yield-target cutoff, included anyway for connecting to: Classification and symbolization alone are human universals, not genocidal precursors; Spanish biopolitical difference from 1492 to 1614 exceeded bodily classification; Circumcision status served as a marker separating Egyptians and Turks from Christians (+1 more)