Why the Best Things in Life Must Be Free

by Barry Schwartz

From all corners of society we hear people ask: What's become of honesty, loyalty, courage, hard work, compassion, discipline, and commitment? Dr. Schwartz contends that we are ready to consider a change in our traditional values and aspirations, but before we can re-establish them, we need to ask why they are disappearing.

Hardcover

Published March 1, 1992

About the author

an American psychologist. Schwartz is the Dorwin Cartwright Professor of Social Theory and Social Action at Swarthmore College. He frequently publishes editorials in the New York Times applying his research in psychology to current events.