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What Money Can't Buy

the Moral Limits of Markets
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michaelfwood
Mar 25, 2023michaelfwood rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Interesting and insightful, but the absence of recommendations left it somewhat frivolous.
Jan 29, 20181aa rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I rather enjoyed this book, though it was not challenging or especially insightful, but it was eye-opening (eg., ghoul pools, and invasive advertising); the aim of the author was to present questions and encourage moral thinking and…
Sep 16, 2015ghreads rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I love the way Michael J. Sandel thinks! I seem to share most of the values at the core of his philosophy. His book “Justice – What’s The Right Thing To Do?” was an excellent introduction to the realm of moral philosophy. This book,…
Sep 05, 2014HujeBohoc rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
When you're dealing with a subject that has deep moral and personal ramifications, such as how our societies and economies should be organized, it is helpful to have someone explaining the fundamentals. This is what Michael Sandel does…
Jul 11, 2014
I like mony :)
Sep 24, 2013stewstealth rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Very underwhelming. A qualitative look at the limits of markets and how their expansion affects morality. Unfortunately this book is at best a large essay and does not quantify any of the issues that it introduces. Neither does it truly…
May 31, 2013StarGladiator rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
With the possible exceptions of Elizabeth Warren and Richard Parker, I have a major problem with everything coming out of that criminal factory called Harvard! This book deals with the tiny details, when all the author need have said was…
Jul 15, 2012eastvanbookfan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Lots of creepy stories throughout the book. For example, the company claims it can't afford to give you a raise but it can afford to take out a life insurance policy on you without even telling you. Not only that when you die the company…
Jun 04, 2012emkeller rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An accessible, thought-provoking application of philosophy to aspects of our daily lives that we may accept uncritically. It's not a screed against capitalism, rather, it's a logically measured approach to questions about the role of…