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The Age of Responsibility

Luck, Choice, and the Welfare State
Summary:

The book explores the tension between the concepts of personal responsibility and collective welfare in modern societies, arguing that an overemphasis on individual choice can undermine social cohesion and the welfare state. It examines the need for a balance between luck and choice in public policy to ensure both fairness and support for those in need.

Key points:

1. Responsibility Shift: Mounk notes a shift from collective to individual responsibility in modern societies, impacting support for the vulnerable.

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