{"product_id":"on-inequality-9780691167145","title":"On Inequality","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eOn Bullshit\u003c\/i\u003e, the case for worrying less about the rich and more about the poor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEconomic inequality is one of the most divisive issues of our time. Yet few would argue that inequality is a greater evil than poverty. The poor suffer because they don't have enough, not because others have more, and some have far too much. So why do many people appear to be more distressed by the rich than by the poor? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this provocative book, the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOn Bullshit\u003c\/i\u003e presents a compelling and unsettling response to those who believe that the goal of social justice should be economic equality or less inequality. Harry Frankfurt, one of the most influential moral philosophers in the world, argues that we are morally obligated to eliminate poverty--not achieve equality or reduce inequality. Our focus should be on making sure everyone has a sufficient amount to live a decent life. To focus instead on inequality is distracting and alienating. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the same time, Frankfurt argues that the conjunction of vast wealth and poverty is offensive. If we dedicate ourselves to making sure everyone has enough, we may reduce inequality as a side effect. But it's essential to see that the ultimate goal of justice is to end poverty, not inequality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA serious challenge to cherished beliefs on both the political left and right, \u003ci\u003eOn Inequality\u003c\/i\u003e promises to have a profound impact on one of the great debates of our time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarry G. Frankfurt\u003c\/b\u003e (1929-2023) was professor of philosophy emeritus at Princeton University. His books include the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eOn Bullshit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Reasons of Love\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDemons, Dreamers, and Madmen\u003c\/i\u003e (all Princeton).\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674974621970,"sku":"9780691167145","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4b2a9201-e19d-42d3-8b2a-7f45676a14cb.jpg?v=1733868465","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/on-inequality-9780691167145","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}