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What's in it for Me?

Self-Interest and Political Difference
By Thomas Prosser
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What's in it for Me? by Thomas Prosser is a timely exploration of how self-interest shapes political behaviour and public policy. Delving into the motivations behind political actions, the book offers insights into the intersection of individual desires and broader societal impacts. It challenges readers to consider the underlying factors driving political decisions and the implications for democracy.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring how self-interest shapes politics in Western democracies. It offers a compelling analysis of how individuals and groups pursue their interests and how these dynamics influence political landscapes. If you're keen on understanding the interplay between personal motivations and broader political trends, this could be an intriguing read for you.

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What's in it for Me?

Why do we hold the political views that we do? We often dwell on the self-interest of opponents, yet seldom reflect on our own. Considering five contemporary worldviews, Thomas Prosser argues that our views tend to satisfy self-interest. Paradoxically, awareness of self-interest makes us more reflective, allowing us to see humanity in adversaries.

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This punchy and provocative book asks a simple but overlooked question: why do we have the political views that we do?

Offering a lively and original analysis of five worldviews—conservatism, national populism, liberalism, the new left, and social democracy—Thomas Prosser argues that our views tend to satisfy self-interest, albeit indirectly, and that progressive worldviews are not as altruistic as their adherents believe.

But what's in it for me? is far from pessimistic. Prosser contends that recognition of self-interest makes us more self-reflective, allowing us to see humanity in adversaries and countering the influence of echo chambers.

As populist parties rise and liberalism and social democracy decline, this timely intervention argues that to solve our political differences, we must first realise what we have in common.

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What's in it for Me? by Thomas Prosser is praised for its intellectual clarity and political sophistication, providing a profound analysis of human nature's role in politics. Reviewers commend the book's broad perspective, clear analysis, and fair approach, highlighting its ability to enhance understanding of political motivations. It is lauded for encouraging readers to learn from their political adversaries and to engage in more temperate political discourse, thus fostering a healthier democratic culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781526152312

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Illustration: 2 charts, 3 tables

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 216

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Thomas Prosser

About the Author

Thomas Prosser is a Reader in European Social Policy at Cardiff University

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