Philosophy Talk. The Merits of Meritocracy

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Abstract: For centuries, the promise of the “American Dream” has been that as long as someone buckles down and works hard, she can achieve her goals. In other words, we’ve perpetuated the meritocratic notion that the more effort one puts in and the more ability one possesses, the more success one can attain. But is this really the case? Given the historical and societal disadvantages that certain groups of people face, it may appear that a strict meritocracy could not—and should not—exist. So, is a true meritocracy ever attainable? And if it really did exist and were in place, would it be fair? Josh and Ray level the playing field with Jo Littler from the City University of London, author of Against Meritocracy: Culture, Power and Myths of Mobility.

Type of resource	sound recording-nonmusical
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Place	KALW (Radio station : San Francisco, Calif.)California
Date created	August 30, 2020
Language	English
Digital origin	born digital
Track configuration	Stereo

philosophytalk.org show page	Title The Merits of Meritocracy
Finding Aid	Title Philosophy Talk (SC1118)
Show#	510.0
Location	https://purl.stanford.edu/hw774cz5448
Location	SC1118
Repository	Stanford University. Libraries. Department of Special Collections and University Archives

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