Magnis Vespa and Lapindo

Philosophy pundit-cum-clergyman Franz Magnis-Suseno refused the Bakrie Award. He admits to having made mistakes.

August 7, 2007

FRANZ Magnis-Suseno has just arrived at his office. His face looks fresh. The 1.2-kilometer, 12-minute walk from his home did not in the least leave a trace of tiredness. Given his age of 71 years and the rheumatism in both his knees, the tempo in which he covered the distance on foot can be called quick.

Walking has become a ritual that he follows each time he has no agenda to go anywhere. Meaning that at such time his activity is confined to h

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