The Tyranny of Merit

Michael J. Sandel First published 2020

About this book

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.

Subjects

21st century. contributative justice
globalization
merit (ethics)
polarization (social science)
polarization (social sciences)
political aspects
populism
public interest
social conditions
social mobility
united states, social conditions, 21st century
u.s. social conditions