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Matthew McManus, "The Political Theory of Liberal Socialism" (Routledge, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Challenging Meritocracy: The Flawed Foundations of Wealth and Labor

This chapter examines the flaws in the meritocratic system, emphasizing historical insights that question the belief in hard work as the sole pathway to wealth. It highlights J.S. Mill's perspectives on inherited wealth and the unfair compensation of laborers, while also acknowledging the complexities of his views on imperialism and socialism.

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