--- product_id: 17606109 title: "Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism" brand: "george soros" price: "34588CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/17606109-open-society-reforming-global-capitalism store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism **Brand:** george soros **Price:** 34588CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism by george soros - **How much does it cost?** 34588CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/17606109-open-society-reforming-global-capitalism) ## Best For - george soros enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted george soros brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism ## Images ![Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51omjO8ppeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Never too much evidence! *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2013* George Soros' latest book, Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism, is an updated version of his philosophy--philosophy being an unending search for wisdom. The billions he made from his wise investments in the stock market did not make him part of the problem, but part of the solution. He became a philanthropist, putting his money into a worldwide organization meant to support democracy and human rights in over 70 countries.In his overly long introduction, he apologizes for perhaps covering too much ground, but there can never be too much evidence. As working on his theory of evolution had been Darwin's whole life and summed up in his book, so too has Soros' theory of human behavior. It is not just open societies that he promotes, but also open minds. It is bound to be even more controversial than evolution due to our egotistical notion that we already know the truth about ourselves.As his primary interest is in saving our country from bankruptcy, he begins with the imperfections that concern our status as leaders of the whole world. Business, he says, is conducted for private gain, and is not designed to safeguard universal principles; our "freedoms" are being threatened by the "unbridled pursuit of self-interest" on the part of our leaders. What has come about is an unholy alliance between government and business.He began his philosophical search for the truth by examining his own shortcomings. His predictions had not been totally right due to miscalculations on his part--he was accused of crying wolf once too often. Looking back he saw that he believed that he was right about coming crisis; it was the timing that was wrong. Seeing that he was fallible, not infallible, he surmised that this was an ongoing universal problem. (Socrates called it hubris.)It seems the basic things we learn about ourselves apply to human nature. It is earthshaking to believe that we might be wrong, but when we start to think about it, what we have gained is an open mind.He makes up for his tedious background information, which was necessary for those, like myself, who knew nothing about the man or his books, by summing up the problem of a closed mind in the first paragraph of the first chapter. It seems we can live in an open society, and still be close-minded."The concept of open society," he says, "is based on the recognition that our understanding of the world is inherently imperfect. Those who claim to be in possession of the ultimate truth are making a false claim, and they can enforce it only by imposing their views on those who differ...Acting on that understanding, we can create a society that is open to never-ending improvement. Open society falls short of perfection, but it has the great merit of assuring freedom of thought and speech and giving ample scope to experimentation and creativity."While he had never been worried about his reputation--he has been accused of being a communist for trying to save capitalism--he did come to see the importance of public opinion. He had to get the voting public to understand the problem. By adjusting his style (or seeing the importance of rhetoric) he became a popular speaker. What he also saw was that rhetoric, when used to further ulterior motives, becomes a way of becoming popular by crying wolf deliberately--the "common enemy" needing to be destroyed--the "infallible savior" being a do-gooder whose ways and means become the cause of his undoing.While Soros has no faith in reasoning, this is exactly what he was doing when he was thinking rationally. Wouldn't an Open Society Alliance, seeking for improvement in relationships between countries ultimately restore our reputation as a beacon of light, and also bring about a consensus of opinion? Haven't all wars been caused by those forcing their opinions on others--we, being the chief offenders, having been do-gooders bringing ourselves down by our violent ways and means of instilling our way of life?Reading George Soros' book will not make you a rich investor, but, once understood, it will make you an active and wiser citizen, at which time you will no longer be part of the problem but part of the solution. Benjamin Franklin, when asked what had been achieved, a republic or a monarchy, answered, "A republic, if we can keep it."One more thing; Soros credits Karl Popper for giving him the idea of an open society, proving that our advancement has come from stepping on the shoulders of those who came before us. I have just ordered his book "Open Society and It's Enemies" for my own edification.Joan Morrone ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Book received in print quality *by S***M on Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023* Book was received in perfect shape, no dents or folds. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting ideas, but you can put this book down easily *by J***M on Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2023* Rambling style of writing --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/17606109-open-society-reforming-global-capitalism](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/17606109-open-society-reforming-global-capitalism) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*