{"product_id":"the-deep-roots-of-american-neoliberalism-a-cultural-economic-and-philosophical-history-9781032257150","title":"The Deep Roots of American Neoliberalism: A Cultural, Economic, and Philosophical History","description":"\u003cp\u003eFocusing on why neoliberalism gained such a unique strong hold in the United States, philosopher Bruce N. Waller in this book traces the source back to the country's origins and the entwined core values of the nation's Founding Fathers. Their extreme commitment to private property rights (as evinced in a unanimous vote for the Constitution's Fugitive Slave Clause), an aversion to widespread democracy, and a deep belief in the uniquely just nature of their new country together created the ideal conditions for neoliberalism's growth and success.　 　\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaller also provides a clear analysis of the moral and psychological conditions so hospitable to neoliberalism, including the compatibility of a faith in the \"invisible hand\" of the free market with the widespread belief - which remains prevalent in the United States - that the world is just and people generally get what they deserve. Waller examines how the ideal of moral responsibility in the United States provides the core belief that holds in place the basic principles of American neoliberalism. The book ends by shedding light on the deleterious effects of neoliberalism and shows that its replacement requires not only the amelioration of enormous inequity in wealth, but also the opportunity for all citizens to exercise autonomy, control, and critical thought in their lives and workplaces.　　\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraces neoliberal values deep into American history and culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses empirical psychological research to explain the broad appeal of neoliberalism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes the strong interconnected neoliberal value system of belief in a just world, personal responsibility, and radical individualism, and their combined influence on American culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the influence of neoliberal values on the American criminal justice and educational systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBruce N. Waller\u003c\/strong\u003e recently retired as Professor of Philosophy at Youngstown State University. His recent books include \u003ci\u003eAgainst Moral Responsibility\u003c\/i\u003e (2011), \u003ci\u003eThe Stubborn System of Moral Responsibility \u003c\/i\u003e(2015), \u003ci\u003eThe Injustice of Punishment\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), and \u003ci\u003eFree Will, Moral Responsibility, and the Desire to be a God\u003c\/i\u003e (2020). He is the co-editor (with Farah Focquaert and Elizabeth Shaw) of \u003ci\u003eThe Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy and Science of Punishment\u003c\/i\u003e (2021).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50387175342354,"sku":"9781032257150","price":55.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_18ce658c-7ac3-45f2-ae9c-241a218c5d11.jpg?v=1728872314","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-deep-roots-of-american-neoliberalism-a-cultural-economic-and-philosophical-history-9781032257150","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}