Untying the Knots: Democracy Decries 153 Poverty & Social Safety Net 01: Episode 37 (original) (raw)

Highlights of this episode are: 1. All three words or phrases can be associated with poverty alleviation: economics, economic and economical. 2. Women, old people, and children are ‘the poorest of the poor’ in the society because they are systematically denied equal access to the resources available in the family; however, there may be some exceptions. 3. Philosophy, theology, modern science etc. can be relevant in the discussion of poverty alleviation. 4. The Latin phrase ex nihilo nihil fit means 'nothing comes from nothing;’ the phrase can be taken as a philosophical thought and its veracity can also be found. 5. Theologically, the Latin phrase ex nihilo nihil fit is not correct because, according to theology, the Creator created the universe from 'nothingness;’ In other words, creation from ‘nothingness’ only applies to Allah (or Creator) and not to our real lives. 6. Words or sayings that have the reflection of deep thoughts can be taken as philosophical thoughts or sayings.