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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Svein Olaf ThorbjørnsenPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG Edition: 1st ed. 2019 Weight: 0.693kg ISBN: 9783030221324ISBN 10: 3030221326 Pages: 423 Publication Date: 25 January 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionPart I: The Phenomenon of CompetitionChapter 2: The phenomenon of competition–social-anthropological perspectivesChapter 3: The phenomenon of competition–contemporary perspectivesPart II: Competition and the EconomyChapter 4: Competition and the economy–historical perspectivesChapter 5: Competition and the economy–economic perspectivesChapter 6: Competition and the economy–anthropological perspectivesChapter 7: Competition and the economy–ethical perspectivesPart III: Competition and anthropologyChapter 8: Competition and human relationshipsChapter 9: A humane competition? Summing up anthropological and ethical perspectives.ReviewsAuthor InformationDr. Svein Olaf Thorbjørnsen is Professor at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, Oslo, Norway. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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