Description
| Product ID: | 9781647123901 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Enlightened Self-Interest |
| Subtitle: | Individualism, Community, and the Common Good |
| Authors: | Author: Henry Biggs, Timothy Bono, Thomas J. Bussen |
| Page Count: | 328 |
| Subjects: | Social, group or collective psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Business ethics and social responsibility, Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude, Business ethics & social responsibility, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem |
| Description: | Insights into a compassionate alternative to a ruthlessly self-interested capitalist cultureSocietally sanctioned competition for money, power, and fame promotes selfishness, personal alienation, and widespread inequality, especially in market-oriented economies. Yet many of those engaging in this competitive individualism—the competition for rewards and limited resources—yearn to act directly to promote a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. Enlightened Self-Interest offers evidence-based insights into the societal and individual consequences of this cultural practice and an actionable alternative to it. This meticulously researched and empirically rooted reexamination of hypercompetition and zero-sum thinking presents inspiring examples of people who have reclaimed their own lives by contributing to a more civil, equitable, and sustainable society. They model the vision of enlightened self-interest, merging self-interest with other interests in pursuit of the common good, resulting in widely shared benefits. Enlighted Self Interest provides a compelling case for incremental change and a series of actionable recommendations to jump-start a personal transition and to become part of a collective radical evolution. |
| Imprint Name: | Georgetown University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Georgetown University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-04-01 |