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Against Fairness

By Stephen T. Asma

Book information

Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Year
2013
ISBN
9780226029863, 0226029867
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1378791 bytes)
Pages
208\220
Time added
2021-04-19 23:29:17

Description

A polymath philosopher shares lighthearted examples of humanity's unspoken instinct toward favoritism to argue against zealous pursuits of fairness, supporting his controversial stance by demonstrating how absolute impartiality compromises basic survival skills and inhibits quality and achievement. Contents Acknowledgments 1. Even Jesus Had a Favorite 2. To Thy Own Tribe Be True: Biological Favoritism 3. In Praise of Exceptions 4. “But, Dad, That’s Not Fair!” 5. The Circle of Favors: Global Perspectives 6. “Your People Shall Be My People?” 7. Because You’re Mine, I Walk the Line Notes Index

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