What's in it for Me?

Self-Interest and Political Difference

Thomas Prosser

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Manchester University Press
12 January 2021

Philosophy; Politics & government; Political ideologies

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. -- .

By: Thomas Prosser
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
ISBN: 9781526152329
ISBN 10: 1526152320
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 12 January 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 What's in it for me? 2 Are conservatives bastards? 3 Are Brexiters stupid? 4 Are liberal values wealthy values? 5 The new left - all about that base 6 Is social democracy finished? Index -- .

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

Reviews for What's in it for Me?: Self-Interest and Political Difference

'In a time when the discussion of politics has become coarse and angry, Thomas Prosser shows that the key to understanding, rather than merely condemning, political opponents lies in accepting that we all bring our self-interest to politics. Those who disagree with us are not bad people - they just disagree and they usually have a good reason to do so. This important new book shows us how to get along better by disagreeing in a temperate way, which is the only way for a liberal democratic political culture to thrive.' Philip Collins, author of When They Go Low, We Go High -- .