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illusion-of-benefit

The idea that those in power may believe or portray themselves as helping others while perpetuating systemic oppression, as reflected in the Tolstoy epigraph.

1 chapter across 1 book

Winners Take All (2018)Anand Giridharadas

Preamble

The 'Preamble' chapter of 'Winners Take All' primarily serves as an introductory section containing publication details, acknowledgments, and foundational framing elements such as the dedication and epigraph. It sets the tone for the book by highlighting the author's intent to challenge prevailing social illusions and introduces key philosophical perspectives on social change through cited quotations. This chapter does not contain narrative events but establishes the ideological groundwork for the critique of elite-driven social change.