DVM2350 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: On Liberty, Public Good, John Stuart Mill

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: International Development and Globalization
• Course: DVM2350
• Professor: Patti Lenard

Document Summary

War vs. commerce: people used to go to war to obtain what they want. Adam smith (capitalist) 1723-1790: theory of moral sentiments the free market is at its base about equality between free individuals. Defends the free market on a view of morality (what the right thing to do is) The right thing to do is taught to us by society, religion and etc. We are naturally selfish and interested in the affairs of others simultaneously. Put yourself in the position of someone else and imagine how they want to be treated. We readily sympathize with fear or resentment, and are immediately disposed to take part against the man from whom they appear to be in so much danger. We sometimes feel for another because when put ourselves in his case. We cannot help feeling with what confusion we ourselves should be covered, had we behaved in so absurd a manner.