Debate 1984 | Socialism or Capitalism: Which Is the Moral System?
2021-04-23
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Vickers: I believe in reason, and emotion too.
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Vickers: altruism is not just self-sacrifice
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Vickers: I'm Aristotelian; all things in moderation, including self-sacrifice. Selfishness vs. altruism is a false dichotomy.
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Vickers: I have never felt coerced by my government
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Q: Since Capitalism is most productive, and socialism is most moral, should we choose just one?
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Q: Democratic socialism doesn't seem like a real alternative to capitalism. It's just a struggle for control rather than empowering the workers.
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Q: Why is it right to sacrifice for others?
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