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“Social solidarity must rest (instead) on the sole secure basis it can have: direct responsibility of people for one another. Such responsibility can be realized through the principle that every able-bodied adult holds a position within a caring economy - the part of the economy in which people…” quote by Roberto Unger
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“Social solidarity must rest (instead) on the sole secure basis it can have: direct responsibility of people for one another. Such responsibility can be realized through the principle that every able-bodied adult holds a position within a caring economy - the part of the economy in which people care for one another - as well as within the production system”

Roberto Unger

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Society should base solidarity on mutual responsibility, integrating caring roles into both economy and production.

In simple terms: Mutual responsibility builds solidarity.

Key Takeaway

Promote caring roles in work and community.

Themes

solidarity responsibility economics

Mood

critical optimistic

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • community projects
  • workplace policies
  • social welfare programs

Key Concepts

social contract care economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we embed caring responsibilities in modern economies?
  • What obstacles exist to mutual responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Implementing caring economies faces political resistance.

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