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If a theory of justice is to guide reasoned choice of policies, strategies or institutions, then the identification of fully just social arrangements is neither necessary nor sufficient.

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Amartya Sen
Age: 91
Born: 1933
Born: November 3
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Amartya Kumar Sen
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