The Tyranny of Merit : What's Become of the Common Good?

The Tyranny of Merit : What's Become of the Common Good?

(Autor) Michael J. Sandel
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"The world-renowned philosopher and author of the bestselling Justice explores the central question of our time: What has become of the common good? These are dangerous times for democracy. We live in an age of winners and losers, where the odds are stacked in favor of the already fortunate. Stalled social mobility and entrenched inequality give the lie to the American credo that 'you can make it if you try'. The consequence is a brew of anger and frustration that has fueled populist protest and extreme polarization, and led to deep distrust of both government and our fellow citizens--leaving us morally unprepared to face the profound challenges of our time. World-renowned philosopher Michael J. Sandel argues that to overcome the crises that are upending our world, we must rethink the attitudes toward success and failure that have accompanied globalization and rising inequality. Sandel shows the hubris a meritocracy generates among the winners and the harsh judgment it imposes on those left behind, and traces the dire consequences across a wide swath of American life. He offers an alternative way of thinking about success--more attentive to the role of luck in human affairs, more conducive to an ethic of humility and solidarity, and more affirming of the dignity of work. The Tyranny of Merit points us toward a hopeful vision of a new politics of the common good"--

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Editorial:
Penguin Books Limited
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
None
ISBN:
9780141991177
Año de publicación:
2021
Fecha publicación:
14 de Septiembre de 2021

Michael J. Sandel

Michael J. Sandel is a renowned political philosopher and Harvard professor. His most famous work, "Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?" examines ethical dilemmas and moral reasoning. Sandel's engaging writing style and thought-provoking insights have made him a leading voice in contemporary philosophy and public discourse.

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