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Book SynopsisThe author claims that we are surrounded by people who seem to know what is good for us better than we do ourselves. He discusses the joy of choice and the rare virtue of leaving others alone to lead their lives as they see fit. This book deals with his story.
Trade ReviewLachs's Meddling is, caveat lector, a work of ethical philosophy . . . It is not pop sociology. It is refreshingly—to this reader, at least—devoid of phrases like 'a new study shows' or 'data now support.' It is, in fact, a welcome antidote to that soft-science-driven journalism which conditions us to mistrust the judgments supplied by our own experience and observation. . . . Meddling is short (127 pages), accessible, and sure to vindicate and delight anyone who senses too much meddling in his own affairs.
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Table of Contents1. Apples and Pluralism
2. Operational Independence
3. Leaving Others Alone
4. Telling Others What to Do
5. Making Others Do What We Want (and They Don't)
6. Helping Others
7. Independence and the Anthill
