{"title":"Gerald A. Cohen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eGerald A. Cohen\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished philosopher known for his incisive analysis and engaging ideas. Venturing deep into the realms of philosophy and psychology, Cohen's writings explore complex subjects with remarkable clarity and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eWhy Not Socialism?\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges readers to consider the fundamental values of equality and fairness. Through compelling arguments and an accessible style, Cohen invites readers to re-evaluate their perspectives on societal structures and the potential for a just world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCohen's collection is a treasure trove for those interested in the philosophical exploration of social justice, ethics, and human behaviour. Each book offers a unique perspective, encouraging readers to think critically about the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our offerings and immerse yourself in the intellectually stimulating works of \u003cem\u003eGerald A. Cohen\u003c\/em\u003e—a profound thinker who continues to inspire and influence contemporary philosophical discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-not-socialism-by-gerald-a-cohen-9780691143613","title":"Why Not Socialism?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs socialism desirable? Is it even possible? In this concise book, one of the world's leading political philosophers presents with clarity and wit a compelling moral case for socialism and argues that the obstacles in its way are exaggerated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are times, G. A. Cohen notes, when we all behave like socialists. On a camping trip, for example, campers wouldn't dream of charging each other to use a soccer ball or for fish that they happened to catch. Campers do not give merely to get, but relate to each other in a spirit of equality and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWould such socialist norms be desirable across society as a whole? Why not? Whole societies may differ from camping trips, but it is still attractive when people treat each other with the equal regard that such trips exhibit. But, however desirable it may be, many claim that socialism is impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCohen writes that the biggest obstacle to socialism isn't, as often argued, intractable human selfishness—it's rather the lack of obvious means to harness the human generosity that is there. Lacking those means, we rely on the market. But there are many ways of confining the sway of the market: there are desirable changes that can move us toward a socialist society in which, to quote Albert Einstein, humanity has \"overcome and advanced beyond the predatory stage of human development.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000844566764,"sku":"9780691143613","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1423273482434.jpg?v=1763309662"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gerald-a-cohen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}