Roberto Mangabeira Unger
Brazilian philosopher and politician · Brazil · On the map · Academics · Born 1947 · age 79
Roberto Mangabeira Unger is a Brazilian philosopher and politician. His work is in the tradition of Western philosophy and classical social theory, and is developed across fields in legal theory, philosophy and religion, social and political theory, progressive alternatives, and economics.
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Lecturing in Hauser Hall, Harvard Law School
Roberto Mangabeira Unger speaking in Brazil in 2007 as the Minister of Strategic Affairs
Minister Unger speaking to President Lula in 2007.
Unger receiving a medal of honor on Army Day 2008 from President Lula for his work in formulating Brazil's National Defense Strategy.
Unger touring the Amazon via small aircraftAwards
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In natural philosophy he is known for The Singular Universe and the Reality of Time. In social theory he is known for Politics: A Work in Constructive Social Theory. In legal theory he was associated with the Critical Legal Studies movement, which helped disrupt the methodological consensus in American law schools. His political activity helped the transition to democracy in Brazil in the aftermath of the military regime, and culminated with his appointment as Brazil's Minister of Strategic Affairs in 2007 and again in 2015. His work is seen to offer a vision of humanity and a program to empower individuals and change institutions.
