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In this book, author Svein Olaf Thorbjørnsen probes the question: What is at stake for human beings in a society dominated by competition, particularly economic competition? Is competition endemic to human nature? Does it preserve the dignity and intrinsic value of the human being? Does it secure better living conditions? In a way, the answer to these queries is a simple “yes.” It can allow for superior satisfaction of fundamental needs; legitimate self-love and self-realization; and encourage positive feelings upon mastering a skill. At the same time, however, competition can also contribute…mehr
In this book, author Svein Olaf Thorbjørnsen probes the question: What is at stake for human beings in a society dominated by competition, particularly economic competition? Is competition endemic to human nature? Does it preserve the dignity and intrinsic value of the human being? Does it secure better living conditions? In a way, the answer to these queries is a simple “yes.” It can allow for superior satisfaction of fundamental needs; legitimate self-love and self-realization; and encourage positive feelings upon mastering a skill. At the same time, however, competition can also contribute to a strong materialistic self-interest and support classicism, social ranking, and elitism: other human beings become only means to a personal success, thus jeopardizing fellowship and collaboration. In a hyper-competitive environment, some of the same positive human values mentioned above—self-love, self-realisation, individuality, and freedom—can be viewed to pose a threat to the realisation of one’s potential and to one’s true humanity. These competing, contradictory aspects of competition are presented and discussed from perspectives across varying disciplines, from social anthropology and economics to history, ethics, philosophy and theology.
Originaltitel: Vinn eller forsvinn. Mennesket I konkurransesamfunnet
Erscheinungstermin: 24. Januar 2020
Englisch
ISBN-13: 9783030221331
Artikelnr.: 58566004
Autorenporträt
Dr. Svein Olaf Thorbjørnsen is Professor at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, Oslo, Norway.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part I: The Phenomenon of Competition.- Chapter 2: The phenomenon of competition–social-anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 3: The phenomenon of competition–contemporary perspectives.- Part II: Competition and the Economy.- Chapter 4: Competition and the economy–historical perspectives.- Chapter 5: Competition and the economy–economic perspectives.- Chapter 6: Competition and the economy–anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 7: Competition and the economy–ethical perspectives.- Part III: Competition and anthropology.- Chapter 8: Competition and human relationships.- Chapter 9: A humane competition? Summing up anthropological and ethical perspectives.
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part I: The Phenomenon of Competition.- Chapter 2: The phenomenon of competition-social-anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 3: The phenomenon of competition-contemporary perspectives.- Part II: Competition and the Economy.- Chapter 4: Competition and the economy-historical perspectives.- Chapter 5: Competition and the economy-economic perspectives.- Chapter 6: Competition and the economy-anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 7: Competition and the economy-ethical perspectives.- Part III: Competition and anthropology.- Chapter 8: Competition and human relationships.- Chapter 9: A humane competition? Summing up anthropological and ethical perspectives.
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part I: The Phenomenon of Competition.- Chapter 2: The phenomenon of competition–social-anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 3: The phenomenon of competition–contemporary perspectives.- Part II: Competition and the Economy.- Chapter 4: Competition and the economy–historical perspectives.- Chapter 5: Competition and the economy–economic perspectives.- Chapter 6: Competition and the economy–anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 7: Competition and the economy–ethical perspectives.- Part III: Competition and anthropology.- Chapter 8: Competition and human relationships.- Chapter 9: A humane competition? Summing up anthropological and ethical perspectives.
Chapter 1: Introduction.- Part I: The Phenomenon of Competition.- Chapter 2: The phenomenon of competition-social-anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 3: The phenomenon of competition-contemporary perspectives.- Part II: Competition and the Economy.- Chapter 4: Competition and the economy-historical perspectives.- Chapter 5: Competition and the economy-economic perspectives.- Chapter 6: Competition and the economy-anthropological perspectives.- Chapter 7: Competition and the economy-ethical perspectives.- Part III: Competition and anthropology.- Chapter 8: Competition and human relationships.- Chapter 9: A humane competition? Summing up anthropological and ethical perspectives.
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