Political Science 1020E Lecture 9: Poli Sci Lecture November 11
29 Feb 2016
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Writing about it before it actually exists. Competition is fair and efficient (of organizing not only economy, but a society) Capitalism benefits the worst off (capitalism fights against feudalism) Promotes international peace (if states are trading with each other, likely not to fight) Conducive to order, good government, liberty, and security. Smith opposes trade barriers, but supports taxation to benefit the poor. Rejects prevailing views of the poor (ex. they"re lazy, dumb, etc. ) The poor are dignified, industrious, equally capable, and entitled to their fair share of goods. Social reform aimed at maximizing human happiness. Some pleasures are higher than others (ex. intellectual pleasures) We must seek happiness in our own way, using experience and education. Mill defends individuality and independent thought against oppressive, conformist majority tyranny. Individual freedom will lead to greater happiness, if human beings are capable of progress they will also produce other benefits.
