Care Maintenance Governance

Language philosopher Bry Willis argues that political philosophy focuses too much on initial design and structural reform while ignoring the essential work of institutional maintenance. The author contends that systems naturally decay into rigid bureaucracies where metrics and procedures eventually overshadow the human needs they were meant to serve. To counter this, they propose an ethic of care that prioritises constant repair and the active questioning of power dynamics over the search for a perfect blueprint. This approach highlights that upkeep is labour-intensive, political, and often unfairly distributed among those who are least visible in society. Ultimately, the source suggests that true justice requires persistent friction and unglamorous administrative attention rather than the false promise of a final, flawless settlement.👉 https://brywillis634737.substack.com/p/care-is-expensive-and-someone-else