Enlightened Self-Interest - Individualism, Community, and the Common Good

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.

Product details

• Authors: Henry Biggs, Timothy Bono, Thomas J. Bussen, Thomas J. Biggs Bussen, Thomas J./ Biggs Bussen
• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2024
• EAN: 9781647123901
• ISBN: 978-1-64712-390-1
• No. of pages: 328
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Ethics, PSYCHOLOGY / Social Psychology, Business ethics & social responsibility, Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem, Social, group or collective psychology, Business ethics and social responsibility