Meritocracy: the false logic of isonomy
Michael Sandel's book “The Tyranny of Merit” critically examines the concept of meritocracy, arguing that it is a construct that does not promote equality, but rather a market ethic that favors social mobility over the common good. Sandel highlights the disillusionment with contemporary meritoc...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Institución: | Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE) |
| Repositorio: | Estudos de Sociologia (Recife. Online) |
| Idioma: | portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:oai.periodicos.ufpe.br:article/264909 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://periodicos.ufpe.br/revistas/revsocio/article/view/264909 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | meritocracia Michael Sandel neoliberalismo meritocracy neoliberalism |
| Sumario: | Michael Sandel's book “The Tyranny of Merit” critically examines the concept of meritocracy, arguing that it is a construct that does not promote equality, but rather a market ethic that favors social mobility over the common good. Sandel highlights the disillusionment with contemporary meritocracy, demonstrating how this social structure marginalizes the less fortunate and perpetuates inequalities rather than actually offering equitable opportunities. His analysis reveals that believing in merit regardless of the underlying social and historical conditions contributes to social fragmentation and resentment, suggesting an urgent need to rethink and reconfigure these dynamics to better meet collective needs. |
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