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
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Attributed to Luis Villoro:
“Justice begins where domination is exposed.”
Luis Villoro on Knowledge
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Attributed to Luis Villoro:
“Belief becomes knowledge only when it is rationally grounded.”
Luis Villoro on Love
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Attributed to Luis Villoro:
“The recognition of the Other is the foundation of authentic community.”
Luis Villoro on Politics
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Attributed to Luis Villoro:
“Power is rightly held only when it serves the good of those subject to it.”
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Attributed to Luis Villoro:
“Indigenous voices must be partners, not mere objects, of philosophical inquiry.”