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    Against Ahistorical Liberalism: the Importance of Acknowledging Past Injustices
    (MDPI, 2025) Ozyurt, Deniz Ozbek
    Liberal political philosophy has traditionally maintained that history is irrelevant to justice, focusing instead on the present and the future. This perspective renders liberalism largely indifferent to historical injustices, as it prioritizes abstract principles of fairness over considerations of past wrongs. However, contemporary liberal thinkers have increasingly challenged this ahistorical stance, advocating for an approach that acknowledges historical injustices and their enduring effects. This article examines this theoretical debate, emphasizing the importance of remembrance in political philosophy.