Amartya Sen

Democracy must deliver not just votes, but real freedoms.

Poverty traps people in cycles of deprivation.

Justice demands reducing injustice, not perfect equality.

Nutrition is a matter of entitlement, not just availability.

Freedom expands when markets are complemented by social arrangements.

Identity is plural; we belong to many groups.

Violence often stems from narrow views of identity.

Reason can overcome conflicts born of illusion.

Economic analysis must incorporate ethical considerations.

Capabilities define what makes life valuable.

Press freedom prevents famines by alerting governments.

Social justice is about expanding opportunities for all.

Happiness is not the goal; freedom to pursue valued lives is.

Entitlements determine who gets what in society.

Diversity strengthens democracy.

Well-being is judged by functionings and capabilities.

Global inequality requires global justice.

Education frees the mind from poverty's chains.

Famine is a failure of governance, not nature.

Human development is about enlarging people's choices.