Quotes by Roberto Unger

About Roberto Unger:


Roberto Mangabeira Unger is a philosopher and politician. His work offers a vision of humanity and a program for society aimed at empowering individuals and changing institutions. He has developed his views and positions across many fields, including social, political, and economic theory. In legal theory, he is best known by his work in the 1970s and 80s as part of the Critical Legal Studies movement, which helped disrupt the methodological consensus in American law schools. His political activity helped bring about democracy in Brazil, and culminated with his appointment as the Brazilian Minister of Strategic Affairs in 2007 and again in 2015.

Author Bio


  • NameRoberto Unger
  • DescriptionBrazilian philosopher and politician
  • BornMarch 24, 1947
  • CountryBrazil
  • ProfessionLawyer; Philosopher
  • AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship