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Abstract
In our neoliberal societies, elites like to quantify the worth of human lives in various ways. A telling example is per capita GDP (Gross Domestic Product) that determines the economic contribution each citizen makes to a nation.
Such a view gives succor to Social Darwinists and free-market right-wingers. If some lives are more valuable than others in this formulation then why should those of lower value be aided by the wider community? While few elite figures today would say things like this out loud, similar calculi tacitly inform many political decisions.
Such a view gives succor to Social Darwinists and free-market right-wingers. If some lives are more valuable than others in this formulation then why should those of lower value be aided by the wider community? While few elite figures today would say things like this out loud, similar calculi tacitly inform many political decisions.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 42 |
Number of pages | 1 |
No. | 409 |
Specialist publication | The Fifth Estate |
Publication status | Published - 20 May 2021 |
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Determining Duterte
Sykes, T. (Presented paper), Scalice, J. (Presented paper), Bello, W. (Presented paper), Campomanes, O. (Presented paper) & Galam, R. (Chair)
21 Apr 2021Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference