Contraditório think tank
Encyclopedia
Contraditório think tank is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. It was founded in 2008 by Luís Faria, its president, and Matilde Monteiro Pais, vice-president. Contraditório is a non-profit, independent and non-partisan think tank.
Contraditório also promotes debates in which the opposition of arguments tend to the clarification of the discussion and to build a well informed opinion.
In its forums Contraditório gives the floor to its readers and invites personalities from different fields to participate in discussions and comment on the latest topics.
In January 2011 Contraditório has launched the "Free Market of Political Ideas", an innovative way of bringing together citizens and the political ideas that shape their lives. The Free Market of Political Ideas gives people the possibility to value and scrutinize the ideas of the most relevant debates, political parties and their candidates.
Current activities
Contraditório think tank publishes papers combining the scientific approach with the engagement in civic intervention. Contraditório's papers aim to stimulate the debate and to scrutinize ideas and policies.Contraditório also promotes debates in which the opposition of arguments tend to the clarification of the discussion and to build a well informed opinion.
In its forums Contraditório gives the floor to its readers and invites personalities from different fields to participate in discussions and comment on the latest topics.
In January 2011 Contraditório has launched the "Free Market of Political Ideas", an innovative way of bringing together citizens and the political ideas that shape their lives. The Free Market of Political Ideas gives people the possibility to value and scrutinize the ideas of the most relevant debates, political parties and their candidates.