What Money Can't Buy

The Moral Limits of Markets

by: Michael J. Sandel

in: Ethics & Morality

Summary:

The book examines the role of market values in contemporary society, questioning the ethical implications of extending market principles into spheres of life traditionally governed by non-market norms. It challenges readers to consider the moral consequences of commodifying everything from personal relationships to civic duties, suggesting that some aspects of human life should remain beyond the reach of market transactions.

Key points:

1. Market Society: Sandel warns against the dangers of turning everything, including health, education, and relationships, into commodities in a market-driven society.

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