But Amartya Sen believes there can be a reasoned agreement in a society on outcomes which are unjust
When Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen says something, everyone listens. So when he pens what is touted as his most ambitious book till date, everyone sits up and takes notice. In the book, The Idea of Justice (Penguin Allen Lane), Sen says that putting in place the right institutions and entitlements is a step towards a more just society. The key thing is whether our institutions are able to deliver justice in their sphere. He also underlines the importance of conversations as a tool to resolve conflicts and arrive at a more just outcome.
(This story appears in the 28 August, 2009 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)