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The Origins of Unfairness: Social Categories and Cultural Evolution,Used
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In almost every human society some people get more and others get less. Why is inequity the rule in these societies? In The Origins of Unfairness, philosopher Cailin O'Connor firstly considers how groups are divided into social categories, like gender, race, and religion, to address this question. She uses the formal frameworks of game theory and evolutionary game theory to explore the cultural evolution of the conventions which piggyback on these seemingly irrelevant social categories. These frameworks elucidate a variety of topics from the innateness of gender differences, to collaboration in academia, to household bargaining, to minority disadvantage, to homophily. They help to show how inequity can emerge from simple processes of cultural change in groups with gender and racial categories, and under a wide array of situations. The process of learning conventions of coordination and resource division is such that some groups will tend to get more and others less. O'Connor offers solutions to such problems of coordination and resource division and also shows why we need to think of inequity as part of an ever evolving process. Surprisingly minimal conditions are needed to robustly produce phenomena related to inequity and, once inequity emerges in these models, it takes very little for it to persist indefinitely. Thus, those concerned with social justice must remain vigilant against the dynamic forces that push towards inequity.
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- Q: What is 'The Origins of Unfairness' about? A: 'The Origins of Unfairness' explores the reasons behind social inequity in human societies, focusing on how categories like gender, race, and religion contribute to disparities. Through game theory and cultural evolution, the author examines how these social categories influence conventions and resource distribution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Cailin O'Connor, a philosopher known for her work on social categories and cultural evolution.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book addresses a variety of topics, including gender differences, collaboration in academia, household bargaining, minority disadvantage, and how cultural conventions contribute to inequity.
- Q: When was 'The Origins of Unfairness' published? A: 'The Origins of Unfairness' was published on September 18, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Origins of Unfairness' contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic use? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic use as it employs formal frameworks of game theory and evolutionary game theory, making it relevant for studies in social sciences and philosophy.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of the book is illustrated.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What is the main argument of the book? A: The main argument of the book is that inequity can emerge and persist from simple processes of cultural change, and it emphasizes the need to understand inequity as an evolving process.