What Money Can't Buy - The Moral Limits of Markets
by Michael J. Sandel
What Money Can't Buy - The Moral Limits of Markets
by Michael J. Sandel
Book Summary
In "What Money Can't Buy - The Moral Limits of Markets," Michael J. Sandel explores the ethical boundaries of market-driven societies, questioning the appropriateness of commodifying every aspect of life. This profound examination delves into how an expanding market economy shapes social values and the implications it holds for justice, equality, and human dignity.
- Market reasoning is increasingly applied beyond traditional economic transactions, influencing social and moral spheres.
- Not all goods and social practices are suitable for market exchange; some values are degraded when commodified.
- The encroachment of markets into non-market areas can crowd out moral and civic...
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