November Book Club

Note: All the upcoming books and those that we didn’t select are listed at the bottom of this section.
November: Limitarianism: The Case Against Extreme Wealth by Ingrid Robeyns
An original and galvanizing indictment of the world’s uber-rich that boldly argues for a cap on wealth from the philosopher who coined the term "limitarianism.”
How much money is too much? Is it ethical, and democratic, for an individual to amass a limitless amount of wealth, and then spend it however they choose? As democracies weaken, our climate becomes increasingly unpredictable, and inequality worsens, many of us feel that the obvious answer is no – but what can we do about it?
Economist and philosopher Ingrid Robeyns has long written and argued for the principle she calls "limitarianism" – a “common sense” (Jia Tolentino) case against extreme wealth which posits that a considered cap on one’s individual wealth is an urgent ethnical concern that will ultimately lead to healthier, more democratic societies. In this “provocative consideration of extreme wealth accumulation” (The New Yorker) Robeyns ignites an urgent debate about wealth and when, how and why to limit it, calling into question the legitimacy of capitalism and neoliberalism and inviting us to a radical reimagining of our world.

Ryan will be moderating this month. Hope you can join us for some thoughtful discussion.

Upcoming books: (November is the next book selection month.)
December: No book club!
Vienna: How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World by Richard Cockett

Not selected this time:
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools Hardcover by Mary Annette Pember
A Piece of Cake: A Memoir Paperback by Cupcake Brown
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD
Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference by Rutger Bregman
Proudly Made: A Story of Reinvention in the Big Woods and Small Towns of the Pennsylvania Wilds by Tataboline Enos