[supercat]

Humans are, by nature, selfish. Capitalism creates a system were individuals promoting their own selfish interests inherently, if indirectly, benefit others. Socialism, by contrast, requires people to be unselfish in a system which rewards selfish behavior that does not benefit others.

[MissAmericanPie]

Now that is profound, cuddo's.

[NittanyLion]

Humans are, by nature, selfish. Capitalism creates a system were individuals promoting their own selfish interests inherently, if indirectly, benefit others.

Exactly. And often, those with noble intentions cause great damage because they cannot understand the unforeseen impact of their actions. That is why we must encourage individuals to act in their own self-interest, even when it may seem to be a better idea if we force them into "charitable acts" (redistributing their wealth, for one).

[Uri’el-2012]

supercat; JohnHuang2

Humans are, by nature, selfish. Capitalism creates a system were individuals promoting their own selfish interests inherently, if indirectly, benefit others. Socialism, by contrast, requires people to be unselfish in a system which rewards selfish behavior that does not benefit others.

4 posted on 12/31/2002 0:22 AM MST by supercat

When you us the word "Capitalism" you have allowed the Marxists to deconstruct our language.

I believe what you meant by it's use is "Free Enterprise" or "Freedom" or "Free Markets" or Liberty.

The word "Capitalism" was created by Karl Marx as a diminution of Liberty of individuals.

Marx defines all people into two classes: workers and owners of Capital or better yet: serfs and royalty.

I would highly recommend the reading of Marxism : Philosophy and Economics by Thomas Sowell.

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