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Dangerous Dynasties and Blood Ties

The merits of nepotism and meritocracy

Edward Mortimer, Peter Tatchell, Theodore Dalrymple.

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The Debate

From the Murdochs to the monarchy, blood ties remain important in our supposedly meritocratic society. Is this the natural order of things essential for a cohesive culture? Or is inheritance of wealth and position an inequity that should be eradicated?

 

The Panel

Samira Ahmed keeps order as Spectator commentator and author of Not With a Bang But a Whimper, Theodore Dalrymple, economist and diplomat Edward Mortimer, and campaigner Peter Tatchell debate the importance of blood ties.

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  • Theodore Dalrymple
    The Pitch
    Meritocracy cannot be achieved
  • Edward Mortimer
    The Pitch
    We are who we are due to factors we cannot affect
  • Peter Tatchell
    The Pitch
    We need to strive towards equality at all costs
  • The Debate
    Theme One
    Does family matter?
  • The Debate
    Theme Two
    Is meritocract realistic or desirable?
  • The Debate
    Theme Three
    The future of the monarchy
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Kiljoy on 05/03/2013 6:16pm

On the subject of Jews and family I highly recommend the chapter on Relationships in Jonathan Sacks' The Great Partnership.

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