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21St-Century Virtues: How They are Failing our Democracy (in the National Interest) (in English)
Holdforth Lucinda (Author)
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Monash University Publishing
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21St-Century Virtues: How They are Failing our Democracy (in the National Interest) (in English) - Holdforth Lucinda
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Synopsis "21St-Century Virtues: How They are Failing our Democracy (in the National Interest) (in English)"
Authenticity. Vulnerability. Humility. Transparency. These are some of the 21st-century virtues proselytised by mindset gurus, paraded (if not practised) by big corporations, and lauded by professionals on LinkedIn. The quest for authenticity, for example, is central to progressive campaigns for greater diversity and inclusion, while our political and business leaders are highest praised if they appear to be humble. But are Australia's newest virtues fit for purpose? In this provocative book, Lucinda Holdforth questions the new orthodoxy. She suggests that these virtues are not only unhelpfully subjective and self-referential but also, in the absence of broader civic values, fail to serve our democracy. This matters when experience around the world, especially in the United States, shows us that no democracy is guaranteed. If we agree that Australia needs confident, rational, optimistic and outward-looking citizens to shape our future, then Holdforth challenges us to reconsider the contemporary virtues shaping our society.
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