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What About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market-Based SocietyDiscover the enlightening insights in 'What About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market Based Society' by Paul Verhaeghe. This thought provoking book delves into the critical issues surrounding identity formation in the age of neoliberalism and market driven values. As individuals navigate a landscape that emphasizes success and achievement, many find themselves grappling with feelings of loneliness, disillusionment, and despair. Verhaeghe,
Discover the enlightening insights in 'What About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market-Based Society' by Paul Verhaeghe. This thought-provoking book delves into the critical issues surrounding identity formation in the age of neoliberalism and market-driven values. As individuals navigate a landscape that emphasizes success and achievement, many find themselves grappling with feelings of loneliness, disillusionment, and despair. Verhaeghe, drawing on his extensive clinical experience, sheds light on how societal pressures and shifting norms influence our mental health and personal identity.Published by Scribe Publications, this trade paperback edition contains 272 pages of compelling analysis that intertwines psychology, sociology, and critical theory. Verhaeghe explores how the pervasive pay-for-performance mentality permeates institutions — including schools and hospitals — transforming individuals into mere commodities. He argues that our self-worth is often dictated by external societal measures, leading to a crisis of identity that impacts our everyday lives.
Yet, amid these challenges, Verhaeghe offers a glimmer of hope. He encourages readers to reclaim their agency and redefine their sense of self beyond societal constraints. 'What About Me?' serves as an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the intricate relationship between modern society and personal identity. Gain valuable perspectives on mental health, social change, and the possibility of fostering meaningful connections that transcend market values. Dive into this essential read and explore the quest for authentic identity in today's complex world.
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★★★★★ 5
Awesome Introduction. A quick, easy read.
Format: Paperback
Very good overview and a quick little read! I was able to read this in a day, despite having ADHD. That, in my opinion, is a testament to the engaging, straight-forward writing style. I now feel well-versed enough in thd basics to read more in-depth texts. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Brief and informative
I recommend this book to anyone that is curious about what exactly Marxism or socialism is but does not care to read volumes of material from Karl Marx himself. It's a quick yet poignant look at the major points and positions of the philosopher Karl Marx and gives you reason to go further study of you desire. This book will leave the average person with enough knowledge to hold an intelligent conversation about what Marxism is. Can be read on a commute to and from work or a 2hr plane ride.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020
★★★★★ 5
The only system to replace capitalism m
Format: Paperback
Professor Wolff has written Marxism in an easy to understand, simplified pamphlet. I have listened to many of his podcasts and he speaks very clearly and deliberately so his audience can easily understand. Highly recommended reading for all Americans.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2024
★★★★★ 5
An excellent introduction
Dr. Richard Wolff has a gift for simplifying complex material, distilling it down to its essence, and delivering it in a winsome manner. His gifts are on display here, for Karl Marx is a hard read. And yet, after reading this introduction, it is possible to catch a glimpse of hitherto unseen trains of Kark Marx's thought. After reading this introduction, it is clear that Marxism is not the same thing as Communism, or Socialism, or Fascism. Marxism is nothing more than an analysis and critique of Capitalism. That analysis and critique is used by many for their own purposes, purposes that have only a tenuous relationship to the source material.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Marxism summarized
Not having read much of Marx’s writing I found this work to be an interesting summary of Marx’s thought and objectives. This work provides a different understanding of Marx and his objectives compared to what I have heard of Marxism both when Marx’s work is referenced in theoretical contexts and (supposedly) put into practice.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022