What's the Right Thing to Do?(Michael J. Sandel)

They talk about various social problems and dilemmas as examples, but I would like to say that they make absolutely no sense to me.

​

There could be more situations than that, but I had very different thoughts about emphasizing only that part.

​

It may be that there are still many shortcomings, and I think I need to read more books by various people.

​

I would like to express my personal opinion about a phrase that I think is important.

​

​

​

1. I don’t think it’s right to give money (cash) to poor people.

​

Whether it is Robinhood or the country, taking the wealth of the rich and giving it to the poor is ultimately theft.

​

Mobile e-book: 189p

​

This may be controversial, but I think the way to give cash directly to poor people is not to teach them how to fish, but to catch them and eat them.

​

For example, during the last coronavirus outbreak, cash was paid to people excluding high income earners.

​

So, has your thirst been greatly quenched?

​

Are these cash distributions ultimately subject to taxes, and who collects those taxes?

​

I believe that temporarily increased income (cash distribution) will eventually lead to continued consumption.

​

I believe that as consumption increases, existing income will no longer be able to cover it, which will cause more problems.

​

For example, let's say you received a bonus from your company.

​

I think we will use that money for our own purposes, whether it be saving, buying luxury goods, or eating delicious food.

​

But temporary money does not bring much change in a person's life or life, and once you get it, you can only hope for more.

​

I gave it to you this year, but what if I don’t give it to you next year?

​

I think dissatisfaction with the company may grow and we may end up comparing ourselves to other companies.

​

And it is difficult to return the increased spending to past spending habits.

​

Let’s assume that this year’s salary increases by 100,000 won compared to last year, but next year’s salary decreases by 100,000 won.

​

A spending habit has been formed as the amount increases by 100,000 won a year. Will it be likely to decrease next year?

​

That's why, in my personal opinion, I think a system should be created that allows people to make money by systematically putting in a lot of work, rather than just throwing money away.

​

​

​

2. Ultimately, most people’s goal is happiness.

​

It's 3 a.m. and your college roommate asks you.

​

Why does she stay up all night worrying about the moral dilemma of runaway tanks?

​

...

​

syncopation

​

...

​

“To make a lot of money”

​

“What do you do when you make a lot of money?”

​

“I plan to eat my favorite lobster often. Anyway, since I am a sentient being, I am worrying about the problem of runaway trams until late at night!”

​

Mobile e-book: 297p

​

I think that most of the reasons we live are because we want to live a happy life with money, like in the example above.

​

I think the purpose of working is for one's own salary or profit, and ultimately to make more money.

​

Of course, there are people who really enjoy their work and just want to have fun, but I think the ultimate goal is their own happiness.

​

That's why people have to work even when it's hard, and they work to live happily or for their own purposes.

​

Individuals receive education, exercise, improve their skills, get a job at a company, run a business, or become an athlete or artist representing the country, contributing to the country, making money, and living happily.

​

Therefore, there is no need to envy others, no need to imitate them, no need to curse, and no need to fight with them.

​

I believe that just being good at what you do helps the country, and that the most important thing is for individuals and families to live well.

​

◎ korean book review

정의란 무엇인가(저자 : 마이클 샌델, 출판사 : 와이즈베리)