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Luis Villoro Quotes on Politics

Luis Villoro Toranzo was a Mexican philosopher of Spanish origin and one of the leading voices of twentieth-century Mexican thought. This page collects quotes attributed to Luis Villoro on the topic of politics, drawn from across the philosopher's works.

Quotes

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

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

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

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

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

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

  • Attributed to Luis Villoro:

    “Justice begins where domination is exposed.”