The Tyranny of Merit

By Michael J. Sandel

Subjects: Public interest, Populism, United states, social conditions, 21st century, 21st century. contributative justice, Social mobility, Globalization, U.S. social conditions, Polarization (Social sciences), Social conditions, Polarization (social science), Merit (Ethics), Political aspects

Description: An attack on the notion that meritorious placement in society can achieve just and equitable outcomes, and an examination of some alternatives to merit that may be more desirable and successful.