“Altruism, generosity, solidarity and civic spirit are not like commodities that are depleted with use. They are more like muscles that develop and grow stronger with exercise. One of the defects of a market-driven society is that it lets these virtues languish. To renew our public life we need to exercise them more strenuously.”
Quote by Michael J. Sandel
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What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets
This book delves into the philosophical and ethical implications of the increasing role of markets in various aspects of life, questioning the extent to which money should be able to buy certain goods and services. It examines the moral limits of markets and the potential consequences of allowing money to influence areas traditionally considered outside the realm of commerce. more
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