Quotes From "The Argumentative Indian: Writings On Indian History Culture And Identity" By Amartya Sen

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An epistemic methodology that sees the pursuit of knowledge as entirely congruent with the search for power is a great deal more cunning than wise. It can needlessly undermine the value of knowledge in satisfying curiosity and interest it significantly weakens one of the profound characteristics of human beings. Amartya Sen
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While we cannot live without history, we need not live within it either. Amartya Sen
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Nor let us be resentful when others differ from us. For all men have hearts, and each heart has its own leanings. Their right is our wrong, and our right is their wrong. Amartya Sen