The article titled, “Markets and Morals” by Michael Sandel as well as “The Case for Working with Your Hands” by Matthew Crawford both make the reader really think critically about the social scripts that define “success” in modern society. There are several cases in both articles in which we can compare the critique of our modern “success scripts.”
Both Michael Sandel and Matthew Crawford share common ideals of the social scripts that define “success” in their articles. Crawford’s article argues that the ideal goal of working is to make a living. From that standpoint, it is clear that in order to make a living kids do not need to be worried about getting “hustled” off into college. One excellent quote that was made states, “in schools, we create …show more content…
One thing that truly enjoyable about Crawford is his definition of being a “success” and what it promotes is giving society …show more content…
One great quote that is made states, “In a society where everything is for sale, life is harder for those of the modest means.” That statement is very true on many levels of the society that we live in today. It is sometimes unethical, but taking advantage of others in the market seems to be the only way to get ahead of others. Money can practically buy everything with very few exceptions. “We live at a time when almost everything can be bought and sold. Over the past three decades, markets and market values have come to govern our lives as never before. We did not arrive at this condition through any deliberate choice. It is almost as if it came upon us.” One major factor in the market today was the repercussion of the financial crisis of 2008. The financial crisis is a very great example of what Michael Sandel was trying to get at, greed creates disaster in the market. The whole reason behind the market crash in 2008 was because of greedy people. It is considered to be a “success” in modern society that companies and people control the market. Sandel disagrees with the modern society term, he feels that we need a public debate about what it means to keep markets in their place. In
Both Michael Sandel and Matthew Crawford share common ideals of the social scripts that define “success” in their articles. Crawford’s article argues that the ideal goal of working is to make a living. From that standpoint, it is clear that in order to make a living kids do not need to be worried about getting “hustled” off into college. One excellent quote that was made states, “in schools, we create …show more content…
One thing that truly enjoyable about Crawford is his definition of being a “success” and what it promotes is giving society …show more content…
One great quote that is made states, “In a society where everything is for sale, life is harder for those of the modest means.” That statement is very true on many levels of the society that we live in today. It is sometimes unethical, but taking advantage of others in the market seems to be the only way to get ahead of others. Money can practically buy everything with very few exceptions. “We live at a time when almost everything can be bought and sold. Over the past three decades, markets and market values have come to govern our lives as never before. We did not arrive at this condition through any deliberate choice. It is almost as if it came upon us.” One major factor in the market today was the repercussion of the financial crisis of 2008. The financial crisis is a very great example of what Michael Sandel was trying to get at, greed creates disaster in the market. The whole reason behind the market crash in 2008 was because of greedy people. It is considered to be a “success” in modern society that companies and people control the market. Sandel disagrees with the modern society term, he feels that we need a public debate about what it means to keep markets in their place. In