Why Not Capitalism? Brennan JasonPaperback
Why Not Capitalism? Brennan JasonPaperback Most economists believe capitalism is a compromise with selfish human nature. If we were saints, we would be socialists.In Why Not Capitalism?, Jason…
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Why Not Capitalism? Brennan JasonPaperback
Most economists believe capitalism is a compromise with selfish human nature. If we were saints, we would be socialists.In Why Not Capitalism?, Jason Brennan attacks this widely held belief, arguing that capitalism would remain the best system even if we were morally perfect. As Adam Smith put it, "It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest." Capitalism works better than socialism, according to this thinking, only because we are not kind and generous enough to make socialism work.
Socialists seek to capture the moral high ground by showing that ideal socialism is morally superior to realistic capitalism. Even in an ideal world, private property and free markets would be the best way to promote mutual cooperation, social justice, harmony, and prosperity. But, Brennan