Capitalism and morality.(Thirtieth Anniversary Issue)

From: The Public Interest | Date: September 22, 1995| Author: | Copyright information

Capitalism has been criticized for its amorality and even immorality. At its least desirable, its values could be adjudged independent of morality. At its worst, it glorifies greed. Thus, unlike Marx, many of the system's critics warn that it will disintegrate precisely because of its economic success. However, the system can become compatible with traditional concepts of morality if its practitioners recognize the value of being moral.

Twenty-five years ago, the two founding editors of this magazine published important essays on the cultural and moral status of capitalism.(*) Irving ...

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