The Virtue of Meritocracy

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The tyranny of merit what's become of the common good? Myco over to you. Ritula n could be with you. His voice is probably familiar to many of us from his b b c radio four series,. The global philosopher, and that explores the philosophical ideas lying behind the headlines. And most relevant, of course, to this evening is, his best selling book, the tyranny of meritWhat's become of a common good? Over to you. Toni Morrison: Maritocracy is an ethic of earning and deserving.

Meritocracy has long been an article of faith in the modern Western world. Get an education, work hard and the rewards of success will be yours, regardless of class, privilege or wealth. But recently meritocracy has come under attack, with the charge led by Michael Sandel, the Harvard philosopher whose public debates on how we define the common good have won him a global following. But not everyone agrees. Taking issue with much of Sandel’s arguments is Adrian Wooldridge, the political editor at The Economist. In this week's debate they argue whether we need more or less meritocracy in society. The host is BBC broadcaster Ritula Shah. For Michael Sandel's new bool click here: https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/the-tyranny-of-merit-whats-become-of-the-common-good-michael-j-sandel-pb/ For Adrian Wooldridge's new book click here: https://www.primrosehillbooks.com/product/the-aristocracy-of-talent-how-meritocracy-made-the-modern-world-adrian-wooldridge/

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