Resisting Artificial Divisions
It is dangerous to cultivate the idea that people are divided by insurmountable differences. History shows that people can live together through dialogue and mutual understanding.
Amartya Sen
Indian economist and philosopher, Nobel laureate in Economics, author of capability approach and development as freedom.
All moments: Amartya Sen
- Development as Expanding Freedoms — Amartya Sen
Development is not merely the increase of GDP. It is the expansion of human capabilities and freedoms.
- Balancing Growth with Justice — Amartya Sen
Economic growth without justice is a path to degradation. True progress is possible only when growth goes hand in hand with equality.
- From Theory to Justice in Practice — Amartya Sen
Philosophy and economics must not be separated from the reality of people's lives. They should serve to improve the human condition.
- The Power of Imagination and Choice — Amartya Sen
Imagination is a powerful tool for understanding others' experiences and empathy. Without imagination, there can be no true understanding.
- The Multiplicity of Identities — Amartya Sen
Each person has multiple identities—cultural, religious, national. The complexity of life lies in how we integrate these identities.
- Rationality and Human Motivation — Amartya Sen
People are motivated not only by personal advantage. We are also driven by ideals, justice, and the desire to contribute to the good of others.
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