Ideas of Amartya Sen, by Theme
[Indian, b.1933, Professor at Harvard University]
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 4. Aims of Reason
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What justifies reliance on reason? Is it just a tool? Why is it better than blind belief?
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2. Reason / A. Nature of Reason / 5. Objectivity
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In politics and ethics, scrutiny from different perspectives is essential for objectivity
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18. Thought / A. Modes of Thought / 5. Rationality / a. Rationality
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Rationality is conformity to reasons that can be sustained even after scrutiny
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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 9. Contractualism
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A human right is not plausible if public scrutiny might reject it
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / a. Original position
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The original position insures that the agreements reached are fair
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / b. Veil of ignorance
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The veil of ignorance encourages neutral interests, but not a wider view of values
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / c. Social contract
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A social contract limits the pursuit of justice to members of a single society
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 4. Citizenship
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A person's voice may count because of their interests, or because of their good sense
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / c. Despotism
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Famines tend to be caused by authoritarian rule
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy
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Effective democracy needs tolerant values
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / b. Consultation
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Democracy needs more than some institutions; diverse sections of the people must be heard
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Democracy as 'government by discussion' now has wide support
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 13. Green Politics
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Eradicating smallpox does not impoverish nature
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25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 5. Freedom of lifestyle
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Capabilities are part of freedom, involving real opportunities
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Freedom can involve capabilities, independence and non-interference
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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality
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The need for equality among people arises from impartiality and objectivity
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All modern theories of justice demand equality of something
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25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights
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Freedom from torture or terrorist attacks is independent of citizenship
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 1. Basis of justice
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You don't need a complete theory of justice to see that slavery is wrong
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If justice needs public reasoning, which needs democracy, then justice and democracy are linked
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Practical justice concerns not only ideals, but ways to achieve them
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Our institutions should promote justice, rather than embodying it
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We must focus on removing manifest injustice, not just try to design a perfect society
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