“I believe that a concept that may have some flaws is nonetheless important as a tool to critique abuses on all sides of the political spectrum. In the end, I think that a more useful 'universal' concept than that of a 'right', though, is a 'need'.” ThinkingNeedsBelieveMayImportantEndsPoliticalI BelieveSidesConceptsToolsUniversalAbuseFlawsSpectrumCritiquePolitical Spectrum Author:Alison Assiter
“However, within the limits of the human, it is important to recognise our common humanity. I think that a perspective based on common human needs has the most chance of being accepted and this does not depend on any particular metaphysical outlook.” ThinkingNeedsHumansDoeImportantHumanityChanceCommonParticularPerspectiveDependsLimitsAcceptedMetaphysicalOutlookRecogniseHuman NeedsCommon HumanityBeing Accepted Author:Alison Assiter
“Ethically and politically it is important to face up to the need for a universal perspective in our divided, multi-cultural, unequal and unjust world.” WorldNeedsImportantFacesPerspectiveUniversalDividedUnjust Author:Alison Assiter
