Philippe van Parijs (born 23 May 1951 in Brussels) is a Belgian philosopher and political economist. He is best known for his advocacy of the concept of basic income and for offering one of the first systematic treatments of the problems of linguistic justice.
Philippe van Parijs studied philosophy, law, political economy, sociology and linguistics at the Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles (Brussels), the Catholic University of Louvain (UCLouvain) in Louvain-la-Neuve, the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Louvain, Oxford, Bielefeld and California (Berkeley). He holds two doctorates, one in Social Sciences (Louvain-la-Neuve, 1977) and another in Philosophy (Oxford, 1980).
He is a professor at the Faculty of Economic, Social and Political Sciences at the Catholic University of Leuven, where he has held the Hoover Chair of Economic and Social Ethics since its creation in 1991. He was a visiting professor at the Department of Philosophy at Harvard University from 2004 to 2011, and has been a visiting professor at the Institute of Philosophy at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven since 2006, and a senior researcher at Nuffield College, Oxford since 2011.
He is one of the founders of the European Basic Income Network (BIEN), which in 2004 became the Global Basic Income Network, of which he chairs the international committee.
He coordinates the Ethics Forum of the University Foundation. He also coordinates the Pavia Group with Kris Deschouwer and, with Paul De Grauwe, the Re-Bel Initiative. He is a member of the Royal Academy of Sciences, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium, the International Institute of Philosophy, the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and the British Academy. In 2001, he was awarded the Francqui Prize, Belgium's most important scientific award.
Our community is dedicated to implementing 3 important points of the SDGs
Considering the three main pillars of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Global economic recovery has been uneven. In 2021, approximately 41% of low-income countries experienced increased poverty rates compared to the previous year. In contrast, only 13% of middle- and high-income countries faced a similar situation.
10. Reduce inequality within and among countries
Achieving equitable and sustainable development requires actions such as:
Promoting social, economic, and political inclusion for all.
Reducing inequality both within and between countries.
Eliminating disparities based on gender and wealth.
Ensuring universal access to quality higher education.
Guaranteeing equitable and accessible healthcare for all.
17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Achieving the SDGs requires strong and sustained global cooperation. Key actions include:
Mobilizing financial resources to help developing countries improve their tax collection capacity.
Supporting long-term debt sustainability in developing countries.
Encouraging strategic partnerships among the social, academic, and business sectors.
Promoting the active participation of youth in the 2030 Agenda.
Spreading awareness and encouraging youth ownership of the 2030 Agenda.
The 2030 Agenda is universal and calls for the commitment of all countries, both developed and developing. Only through inclusive partnerships can we ensure that no one is left behind on the path to sustainable development.
Key characteristics of Universal Basic Income (UBI):
Universal: Granted to everyone, regardless of income, employment, or family status.
Unconditional: No requirement for work or proof of financial need.
Periodic: Provided on a regular basis (monthly or annually).
Individual: Given to each person independently of their marital or family situation.
Potential objectives and benefits of UBI:
✅ Reduction of poverty and inequality
✅ Economic security, especially during times of crisis
✅ Encouragement of entrepreneurship and creativity
✅ Greater bargaining power for workers
Main criticisms and challenges:
❌ High cost and complex financing for governments
❌ Potential reduction in work incentives for some
❌ Risk of inflation if poorly implemented
Universal Basic Income has been tested in pilot programs in countries such as Finland, Canada, and Spain, but it remains a subject of ongoing debate among economists, policymakers, and civil society.
What do you think about this proposal? Do you believe UBI could be an effective tool to achieve the SDGs and build a more equitable society?
Our Collective Basic Income is made possible by voluntary contributions from people around the world, regardless of their social status, educational level, or race. In our foundation, we are all one race, thus going towards the light of creation.
Anyone who wishes to become part of our foundation can do so through a voluntary donation. By joining, you become part of a global community of donors committed to creating change—offering yourself the opportunity to improve your own quality of life while helping many others achieve true freedom and well-being.
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