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Luis Villoro Quotes

Luis Villoro Toranzo was a Mexican philosopher of Spanish origin and one of the leading voices of twentieth-century Mexican thought. After studies in Mexico and Paris under Gaston Bachelard, he held a long professorship at the National Autonomous University of Mexico and at the Autonomous Metropolitan University. The quotes below are attributed to Luis Villoro, organized by topic.

Luis Villoro on Justice

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

    “Justice begins where domination is exposed.”

Luis Villoro on Knowledge

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

    “Belief becomes knowledge only when it is rationally grounded.”

Luis Villoro on Love

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

    “The recognition of the Other is the foundation of authentic community.”

Luis Villoro on Politics

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

    “Power is rightly held only when it serves the good of those subject to it.”

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

    “Indigenous voices must be partners, not mere objects, of philosophical inquiry.”

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