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There is a considerable difference between the image we have of ourselves and the one created by the people who love us. Sometimes, a photograph taken by our partner may seem unflattering to us. We look for flaws, notice details…
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Ideologies do not operate solely because people consciously believe in certain ideas or principles. Their influence runs deeper because they also shape the way we interpret reality, establish our priorities and define what we consider desirable. They teach us what…
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Contemporary society has considerably expanded the possibilities of individual freedom. We can choose our professions, organise our time, develop our abilities and build personal projects with a degree of autonomy that previous generations could hardly have imagined. However, this freedom…
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The wealth of a society is often measured through economic indicators such as gross domestic product, growth, productivity and levels of consumption. These figures help us understand its economic capacity, but they reveal little about the actual living conditions of…
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Collective decisions do not become legitimate simply because they have been approved by a majority. Their legitimacy also depends on the conditions under which they are formed. A society needs spaces where people can express their opinions, defend their arguments,…
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For a long time, I have understood writing as a craft. I chose each word, reviewed every sentence and returned to the text as many times as necessary until I found the form I was looking for. I thought writing…
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A just society is not one in which everyone has to be equal, but one in which all people enjoy the same fundamental freedoms and have genuine opportunities to shape their own lives. Differences in ability, talent, resources and social…